The equity, 11 mars 2009, mercredi 11 mars 2009

[" I MAÜL\u2019 J id 7\tH856 Get some factslP^* on St.Pat\u2019s, see page 3 126th Year, Issue No.10 Wednesday, March 11, 2000 88 cents Still no word on fate of Danford dump \u201cI went on to something else\u201d: Pontiac MNA Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter ALLEYN AND CAWOOD \u2022 The decision to approve or deny the Danford Lake landfill site is at a standstill, leaving the Pontiac still without a concrete solution to the ongoing waste management problem.Despite previously stating at the Jan.26 MRC mayor\u2019s council meeting that the landfill would probably be approved by the province within a week, Pontiac\u2019s Member of National Assembly, Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer told The Equity Friday that she is unsure of the current situation.\u201cI don\u2019t know where it stands right now, there\u2019s no new information,\u201d she said.\u201cI went on to something else.\u201d At the Jan.26 meeting, L\u2019Écuyer mentioned that the landfill\u2019s promoter was in discussions with Line Beauchamp, Quebec\u2019s Minister of Environment.Since then however, there has been no word on the progress.Hundreds hit the icy river for third annual fishing derby LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter CHICHESTER \u2022 When organizer Ben Gaudette showed up in the wee hours of the morning Saturday to prep for the ice fishing derby in Chichester, he was surprised to see some eager fishermen had beaten him to the punch.The enthusiastic guests proved to be an early indication of the day's success, which included more than 300 guests who gathered on the Ottawa river for a day of fishing fun.\u201c1 got here at 6 a.m.and some people were already here, even though the event didn\u2019t start until 8,\u201d said Gaudette.\u201cWe nearly tripled our participation from last year, with over 300 guests and 228 entered in the derby.\u201d Gaudette, a Chichester resident, started the derby three years ago as a way to give back to the Chichester-Sheenboro Fire Department.Last year\u2019s event raised roughly $800, with the numbers climbing each year since its inception.\u201cWe have fundraisers throughout the year like the Halloween Party and Poker Run, and thanks to Ben, we have this one as well,\u201d said Donald Gagnon, 'mayor ofChichcster and local firefighter.\u201cHe\u2019s been a great support and all the money raised goes towards equipment and updates to the fire hall.\u201d Rather than holding the event at different local lakes like prior years, this year\u2019s derby was held at the municipal dock, which acted as a convenient location for anglers.\u201cThis is a great location because peo- Leah Iverson, THE EQUITY From left: Nicholas Gaudette, Gabriel Gaudette, Andrew Gaudette, Nathan Gaudette (back) and Sebastien Gaudette stand proudly around Andrew\u2019s catch of the day during the third annual ice fishing derby in Chichester Saturday.Commuter train survey now online PONTIAC \u2022 The Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) of Renfrew and Pontiac Counties have partnered in an endeavour to promote the establishment of commuter rail service between the Ottawa Valley and Pontiac with the City of Ottawa/Gatineau.This service will support the proactive diversification of the area\u2019s traditionally resource-based economy, encourage new business and manufacturing opportunities and job creation, as well as contribute to the healthy sustainable development of Ottawa Valley and Pontiac communities.Currently, both corporations are in the preliminary phases of this project.Partial funding secured through the Eastern Ontario Development Program has allowed the partnership to commission a feasibility study with the RailFuture Group Inc., to assess if, when and how the project should proceed towards implementation.Other similar parallel initiatives and/or considerations are currently underway elsewhere within rural communities in Eastern Ontario.Public support is paramount for this endeavour to move forward.In an effort to assess the current needs, prefer- Hitting the ice.literally In the dark on the landfill issue is Alleyn and Cawood mayor Joseph Squitti, who is patiently waiting to hear the decision.\u201cI haven't heard anything, but you can\u2019t rush it,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cThe MRC is trying to get an answer because even with the extension, there has to be something done.\u201cIt would be nice to know something.\u201d The Pontiac has been given a nine-month extension by the province to close all trench landfills.pie can easily walk right down and be right on the river,\u201d said Gaudette, noting that for safety reasons, cars were not permitted to drive on the ice.Even the weather cooperated, providing warm temperatures and sunny skies to further lift the attendees\u2019 spirits.\u201cIt\u2019s the perfect weather,\u201d said Gaudette, while scanning the crowd during the event.\u201cIt\u2019s been a great' day.\u201d The optimism was also shared by many of those who came away with prizes and money for the top catches.At eight pounds, six ounces, Jeff Godin landed the biggest pike which won him a gas auger, with John Adam taking home a chainsaw for the biggest pickerel at one pound, eight ounces.The second and third place winners in both categories received cash prizes.The second place winners were: Gerry Dayment\u2019s pike, which was five pounds, 13 ounces and Jean-Paul Chartrand\u2019s pickerel, which was 14 ounces.Third place: Jeff Godin landed a four pound, six ounce pike, while Janice Chartrand had a 13 ounce pickerel.Tom Turner walked away $1,100 richer after winning the 50/50 draw, and Lee Turcotte became the new owner of an ice fishing hut.Gaudette was pleased to see people of all ages at the derby, and plans to organize special activities for kids at next year\u2019s event.\u201cThe next derby will have something special for children 16 years and under,\u201d he said.\u201cWe want to keep the ice fishing tradition going and get everyone involved.\u201d Leah Iverson, THE EQUITY \\ Top, tiny hockey players from the Pontiac Timbits and Aylmer Canadiens teams take a tumble during their first game Friday at the Shawville Pontiac Timbits Jamboree in Shawville.The tournament included hundreds of spectators, and more than 100 young players.Above, a Pontiac Timbits player tries to snatch the puck from under an Aylmer Canadiens player during the annual Shawville Pontiac Timbits Jamboree Friday at the Shawville arena.Tiny Timbits players take to ice ences and support for such a transportation system in the Ottawa Valley, a public survey has been made available online, in both official languages.Renfrew and Pontiac County residents play a key role in the decisionmaking process for the advancement of this project and are strongly encouraged to participate in this initial survey process.The survey can be found via links from the CFDC websites www.rccfdc.org or www.commercepon-tiac.ca.Results of the survey will be made available to the public in April 2009.LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter SHAWVILLE \u2022 No amount of slips and tumbles could keep the mini hockey players from getting back up on the ice during the second annual Shawville Pontiac Timbits\u2019 Jamboree Friday at the Shawville arena.The tournament drew more than 250 people, 105 of which were the four-to-eight-year-olds playing their hearts out, while flashing never fading smiles throughout the day.Without keeping scores, the teams from Shawville, Fort Coulonge, Low, Aylmer, and Masson played three times throughout the day, with the only rules to follow being having fun and sharing the love for hockey.\u201cThe tournament offers so many positive items, such as the smiles, fun, leadership, mentoring and everyone just enjoying their day,\u201d said organizer Kristina Misener.\u201cThat\u2019s what hockey is all about.\u201d The idea behind the Timbits tournament is not about winning but instead on learning about hockey, while socializing with other kids at the same time.To date, Tim Hortons has sponsored more than 200,000 children in sports teams across Canada and the U.S.Helping make the day go as smoothly as possible were the young ambassadors from Shawville Minor Hockey, who volunteered to help with the teams throughout the day.\u201cThey become mentors to the younger players, helping tie skates, giving water and assisting coaches on the ice,\u201d said Misener, adding, \u201cI saw them giving praise to the players during each shift for a job well done.They are a great bunch of young individuals that will become great leaders.\" This year\u2019s ambassadors were: Kyle Misener, Austin Duggan, Joshua Stringl, Chevy Larocque, Jeremy Poulin, Katie Young, Bryce Atkinson, Carter MacDonell, Zach Elliott, Jack Evans, Briggs Richardson, Curtis Huckabone and Chad Desnoyers.\t] ( '\t\u201e\t\t- >\tV | r\t\t/\t\\ \tR.\t1\tr ¦\tV\t \tU\tI\tI\t \t¦j\t\t Page 2\tTheKouity\tWednesday, March 11, 2009 * ^ V FIREWOOD FOR SALE r C«»h Only Chaussures Shawville Shoes MATI ence R PRIZES RATIQUE next to Bean's Servir ¦647-5155 m h Novice \u2018A\u2019 Lions win ART Gatineau tourney WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Edita \u2022PONTIAC \u2022 The Novice 'A' \u2022B mtiac Lions took home the * hampionship trophy from the 26th annual ART Gatineau tournament with a .thrilling 4-3 overtime win 'over the Gatineau Chevaliers \u201cSunday.Connor Romain and Tyler Manon were the goal scoring stars for the Lions, picking up two goals each.Jacob Stewart was nifty with his passing, earning three assists in the win.Other assists went to Marion, Jean-Luc Fortin, Alexandre Romain and Connor Romain.Cedrik Durocher was stellar in goal, putting aside many of the Chevaliers' attacks.The tournament contained 26 Novice \u2018A\u2019 teams, making it one of the largest in the area and the Lions' victory that much more prestigious.Saturday, the Lions won their first game of the playoffs, 5-2 against the Gatineau Braves.Marion was magical for the Lions, scoring a hat trick.C.Romain and Fortin also scored once each.Troy Romain, Marion and Connor Walsh had one assist each in victory.Novice B Lions star struck The Novice \u2018B\u2019 Pontiac Lions made a friend in Ottawa Senators player Jesse Winchester on the weekend.Winchester had many words of encouragement for Pontiac\u2019s young hockey players, who were at Scotiabank Place participating in the Future Sens program.Winchester spoke to the players immediately after the team completed an exhibition game Saturday afternoon.The Winchester visit was a surprise to the kids, who had many Sens hats and shirts autographed by the NHL player.More than 200 people watched two Pontiac teams play on the same ice as their Ottawa Senators heroes.The players also received an autographed photo of Winchester and an Ottawa Senators practice jersey after the game.Afterward, the players took in the Sens 6-3 win over the Sabres Midpet CC triumph The Midget *CC\u2019 Pontiac Lions played their second playoff game on the weekend and were triumphant, 5-3 over the Gatineau A's.Spencer Pirie led the way with the scoring, notching two goals and earning two assists for the Lions at home in Fort Coulonge.Matthew Alexander, Colton Keon and Jean-Michel Normandeau all scored one goal each in the winning effort.Nick Francoeur and Ross Cote had two assists apiece.Alexander, Trevor Bourque, Kris Kelly and Jon Labine also added to the cause with one assist each.The Lions conclude their playoff schedule this week with four games.Midget A win in overtime The Midget 'A' Pontiac Lions won an exciting game in overtime on the weekend, over the Aylmer Iceberg Trailing 3-1, the Lions rallied for two late goals to tie the game and then a an unassisted goal by Steven Day in overtime launched the team to a 4-3 win.Other goal scorers for Pontiac were Hayden Moore, Maxime Malette and Taylor Orr.Joel Boisvert had two assists while Jamie Denault and Casey Henderson had one each.Novice C nearly upend undefeated team The Novice \u2018C\u2019 Pontiac Lions had upset on the mind as they lost a close, competitive battle to the undefeated Buckingham Castors in the team\u2019s first playoff game.Despite the lofty record of their opposition, the Lions were determined and showed all the signs of a vastly improved club in losing 3-0 to the league leaders.There were many close calls for the favoured team, who were lucky to leave with the win on the backs of their goaltender.The Lions buzzed around the Castors' net all night and twice the puck was inches away from crossing the goalline.Grayson Klages-Lang and Justice Reasbeck-Ravmond were twice thwarted on breakaways, while Jeremy Dery, Emily Desnoyers and Michael McCann all had breakaway opportunities fall through the cracks themselves.The Castors\u2019 goals came late in the first period and two more notched in the second frame.The Lions\u2019 second playoff game is Saturday in Masson.The Lions also played in a tournament in Gatineau on the weekend.Friday night against Deux Montagnes, the Lions won in a thrilling shootout, 2-1.Desnoyers scored on one of her patented end-to-end rushes unassisted.Jean-Pascale Parise was golden in goal, as he unearthed many saves for the Lio/is, including stopping all three opponent shooters in the shootout.Desnoyers scored the only goal of the shootout, slipping one into the net on the first shot of the shootout.In the team\u2019s second game on Saturday, the Lions nar rowly lost 3-2 to the Gatineau Remparts.The Lions struck first with a goal scored by Klages-Lang, assisted by Reasbeck Raymond and Haley Alexander After conceding two goals, the Lions tied the contest on a goal by Cole Sheppard with assists by Desnoyers and McCann.The Remparts took the lead and despite best efforts of the Pontiac club, they were unable to mustre a tying goal and were éliminât -ed from the tournament.Peewee A fall to Hull The Peewee 'A\u2019 Pontiac Lions were defeated 4-1 last weekend by the Hull Citoyens.Clancey Keon was the lone goal scorer 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was originally a Catholic holy day, St Patrick's Day has evolved into more of a celebration of the Irish and Irish culture.St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.He was born in the latter half of the 4th century A.D., and as legend has it, was kidnapped by pirates who landed in south Wales along with many other boys who were then sold into slavery in Ireland.It was while he was imprisoned that he dreamt of seeing God who told him to escape.He did manage to escape to Britain, and later joined a French monastery where he spent about 12 years in training.It was once he became a bishop that he again dreamed of God, who dictated he go back to Ireland to teach them about him.For 20 years he travelled throughout Ireland establishing monasteries, schools and churches that were instrumental in helping him successfully convert the Irish.The day of his death, March 17, 461 A.D has been commemorated as St.Patrick\u2019s Day ever since.Wearing green is a symbol of Ireland, the Emerald Isle, and the shamrock was said Stay In Bed Irish Stew Submitted by: Frances Leach of Quyon.In roasting pan put the following: 6 potatoes, chopped in cubes 1\tmedium turnip, chopped 2\tmedium onions, chopped 1\tpkg.of stewing beef 6-8 carrots, chopped 2\tcans tomato soup (optional - a wee bit of Guinness) 1\tcan peas 2\tcans of water salt, pepper, garlic Stir and mix all of the above and cook covered at 275 F for 5 1/2 hours.THEN GO BACK TO BED! (Optional) For last 15 minutes cover with mixed biscuit mix.This forms a dumpling topping.Cook at about 350 for 15 minutes or until biscuit browns and rises.Perhaps if you would like to make it a little more Irish, replace one can of water with Guinness.Pembroke \u2018A\u2019 office all but closed JAMIE DOGGART Equity Reporter PEMBROKE \u2022 Ottawa and Pembroke said goodbye to an aspect of their news coverage last week when CTV made cuts to Ottawa\u2019s \u2018A\u2019 channel station.The \u2018A\u2019 channel immediately cut its evening newscasts, as well as the evening newscast on the weekend.In the wake of the tough economy and poor advertising revenues, CTV Globemedia announced that it would cut costs in a money saving endeavour, which resulted in a loss of 118 jobs across the country.According to Richard Grey, the Ottawa station\u2019s vice-president and general manager, the \u2018A\u2019 channels have been a money losing venture for the company since they were bought in 2007.The Pembroke \u2018A\u2019 channel station was an aspect of Ottawa Valley news coverage.The office would often cover local stories from around the region, including events from smaller areas, unlike the larger news stations.The local news would be included in \u2018A\u2019 channel Ottawa\u2019s newscasts.Pontiac MRC Warden Mike McCrank described the station as bringing to light the news of the region to the rest of the world.\u201cIt\u2019s a sad day for us,\u201d McCrank said.\u201cThe station is an important loss.\u201d The station let go nearly half of their 75 employees, including 10 of the 12 who worked at the Pembroke office.Only a single videog-rapher and a sales representative remain.Although the Pembroke station has had many different names and owners, it has remained in service for 50 years.\u201cAfter the crisis, hopefully the station will re-expand their news gathering facilities,\u201d McCrank said.The CRTC turned down an application from networks last fall to institute carrier fees.According to Grey, those fees would have made it possible for local stations to compete with the larger and American broadcasters to be used by St.Patrick to explain the holy trinity to those he sought to convert to Catholicism.Though\tfestivities throughout the world include parades, concerts, outdoor theatre productions and fireworks shows, here the St Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations include a fun-filled day of continuous traditional Irish music and dance, from the upper to the lower reaches of the Pontiac.\u201cSt.Patrick's Day is our biggest day of the year,\u201d said Nick Matechuck, owner of Gavan\u2019s hotel in Quyon.With Irish descendants having settled mainly in Chichester, Sheenboro, Vinton, and Quyon, the celebrations have also become a traditional part of Pontiac\u2019s culture.\u201cEveryone is Irish that day,\u201d according to Billy Brennan from Chichester, who is looking forward to the lineup of music, food, and dance.A Mother's Love Is A Blessing One of Billy Brennan from Chichester's favourite songs to sing at St Patrick's Day celebrations An Irish boy was leaving Leaving his native home Crossing the broad Atlantic Once more he wished to roam And as he was leaving his mother While standing on the Quay He threw his arms around her waist And this to her did say.Chorus: \"A mother's love is a blessing No matter where you roam Keep her while she's living You'll miss her when she's gone Love her as in childhood When feeble, old, and grey For you'll never miss a mother's love Til she's buried beneath the clay\u201d And as the years grow onward I'll settle down in life And I'll choose a nice young colleen And take her for my wife And as the kids grow older They'll play around my knee And I'll teach them the very same lesson That my mother taught to me A party for Patty I Leah Iverson.THE EQUITY Rod McCann (centre) and fellow band members from the Barley Matters group perform Irish-inspired melodies Saturday during an Irish party at Lakeside Hotel in Portage du Fort.The Eat ity T\u2019s BAR C\u2019harteris, QC HI9-647-3943 Saturday, March with fare* Qji oke John at 8:30 p.m.Henry Lots of song selection - Come join the fun! 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Centre 3t.Shawville, QC J0X 2V0 619-647-2204 819-647-2206 Fax www.theequity.ca Subscription rates (tax included) Pontiac - $29.34 Quebec - $40.63 Canada - $37.80 :U.S.-$53.55 Contents copyright 2009 Legal deposit in the National Library of Quebec Member of CCNA.QCNA& Hebdos Sélect \u201cWe acknowledge tiie assrstance of the Government of Canada tnrough the Publications Assistance Program toward our maümg costs.\u201d Last week's announcement that Ottawa's 'A' channel was making major cutbacks was perhaps the first direct blow to media coverage for Pontiacers, but it does not mean we have not been affected by the crumbling media world in Canada.The Pembroke office had its staff reduced from 12 to two.This is important for us here because that location covered the Ottawa Valley, including much of the major news in Pontiac.It was not unusual for our own Equity staff to be at the same Pontiac events as reporters from \u2018A\u2019.Of course, the cuts by \u2018A\u2019 are just a sliver of what has happened in recent months.CanWest appears to be in dire straits.The company, which owns Global Television among other television stations, has applied for bankruptcy protection and is making massive attempts to sell-off some of its entities.Sun Media, which owns 43 daily newspapers (including the Ottawa Sun and Pembroke Daily Observer) and about 200 community newspapers cut 600 jobs in December, many from newsroom staff.That\u2019s not all.Last February, the Halifax Daily News closed its doors permanently.Last spring, TorStar, which mosi prominently owns the Toronto Star, cut 160 jobs.Last month they cut 60 more jobs from three daily newspapers in southern Ontario and last week cut 60 more from printing and sales staff.Transcontinental Media, which owns a variety of media outlets, cut 1,500 jobs last month.One only need hold a daily newspaper in one\u2019s hand to feel how much thinner it is than normal to understand that advertising revenue has fallen significantly- The problem with these cuts is that it limits Canadians' access to local news and diverse coverage.To compensate for reduced staff, these conglomerates will rely more greatly on regionalized and national news coverage.It\u2019s easier for one reporter to show up at an event and cover it for a number of newspapers or television stations rather than just one It also makes it a lot more difficult for Canadians to know what is happening when there are fewer points of view being presented, as is increasingly the case.Anyone who follows a particular issue closely in the media understands how different one outlet\u2019s reporting and interpretation of facts can differ from another\u2019s.Certainly, they both qualify as news but it\u2019s important to be presented with a number of different vantage points of the same issue to ensure fairness, balance and objectivity.Many pundits have declared this media freefall the death of traditional news outlets, believing even after the recession is over television broadcasters and, more prominently, newspapers will essentially be dead.The increasingly common belief is that these outlets will be replaced by more modern news sources that come almost completely online.It is also believed that user-driven news coverage will become the norm: the passerby who witnesses a fire and records it on his or her cell phone camera will become an on-the-spot journalist.It may be too soon to say what the media landscape will look like in this country in a few years.However, right now it does appear grim.-WM Beyond the branches Leah Iverson.THE EQUITY wm t Æw.'jS.V'r?\u2022m «t Proposed Navigable Waters Proection Act erode public navigation rights The federal government is introducing what many Canadian environmental organizations believe is a series of harmful amendments to Canada\u2019s Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA).Concerns centre around negative impacts proposed changes will make upon public rights as they relate to recreational and business use of waterways - as well as the environment.What is the NWPA?According to Ecojustice, Canada\u2019s leading non-profit organization of lawyers and scientists devoted to protecting the environment, the NWPA exists \u201cto protect the longstanding public right of navigation under Canadian law.Weakening the federal approval process in the NWPA would reduce Canadians\u2019 right to navigate and freely access clean, unobstructed waterways.\u201d Ecojustice continues, saying that although our public right of navigation is protected in Canadian common law, the NWPA serves to emphasize and define this right \u2014 as well as confirming the federal government\u2019s responsibility to protect our right of navigation.(For more information go to www.ecojustice.ca).What is a navigable waterway?Ecojustice explains, \u201cNavigable Waters include any body of water capable, in its natural state, of being navigated by floating vessels of any description for the purpose of transportation, recreation or commerce; it also includes a canal and any other body of water created or altered for public use, as well as any waterway where the public right of navigation exists by dedication of the waterway for public purposes, or by the public having acquired the right to navigate through long use.\u201d More about the Act?Go to the Fisheries and Oceans site for further information on the Act: www marinfo.gc.ca/en /Services/ppenjoi.asp .> What is the \u201cpublic trust\u201d re: Canadian waterways?Ecojustice explains, \u201cBroadly speaking, the public trust doctrine articulates the government\u2019s responsibility to preserve the collective interest of the people of Canada in the quality/availability of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.\u201d What NWPA changes are proposed?Changes affect how Canadians can use rivers, streams and lakes for recreation or business.The website www.ispeakforcanadi-anrivers.ca, explains: \u201cThe Conservative government\u2019s proposed amendments to the NWPA threaten the longstanding public right to navigation, including the right to recreational navigation.If the Budget Implementation Act is passed, these changes wall grant the Transport Minister (Minister John Baird) an unprecedented discretion to define \u2018classes\u2019 of projects on waterways that do not require government approval or environmental assessment (EA).Furthermore, this discretion would not be checked or balanced by any public consultation, transparent disclosure or Parliamentary review.\u201d More specific concerns The ispeakforcanadianrivers.ca website continues, explaining several public rights are at risk if proposed changes to NWPA are accepted.These two examples affect us in Pontiac most:\t\u201cWhitewater kayaking: Important sites may be considered to be not navigable and thus not protected due to the high number of \u2018obstacles\u2019 along the waterway.River paddling: Canoeists and kayakers may face increasing obstacles in their river-ways such as culverts and small-scale hydroelectric dams.Seasonal and remote wilderness waterways may no longer be protected.\u201d Ecojustice also explains that the present NWPA, \u201crequires approval for any \u201cwork\u2019, defined .as bridges, booms, dams, wliarfs, docks, piers, tunnels, pipes, telegraph or power cables and other similar projects that may interfere with navigation.\u201d Proposed changes to the Act would redefine what constitutes a \u201cwork.\u201d Ecojustice cautions that the federal Minister of Transport would have sole authority to decide whether projects would interfere (or not) with navigation.Therefore, if the Act is changed as proposed, the Minister would have total authority to authorize such works without any approval process and without either public f ' V FORUM Katharine Fletcher consultation or environmental assessments.For more information, go to www.ispeakforcanadianrivers.ca Action Canoeist, artist, and activist Becky Mason (daughter of the late Bill oMfaSc0;nadans ENVIRONMENTAL leading environmentalists and canoeists), urges us to act by writing to government representatives to express concerns about proposed changes to NWPA.Minister John Baird is Minister of Transportation: bairdj@parl.gc.ca; Minister of Environment,\tJim\tPrentice: Prentice.J@parl.gc.ca; Minister of Transportation: Opposition transportation critic: Volpej(a;parl.gc.ca.Go to www.ispeakforcanadianrivers.ca to sign an online petition.For more information regarding where to send e-letters, contact Becky Mason: redca-noe(§;istar.ca.Pontiac Eco Trade Fair: Shawville Meeting 7 p.m.March 13.This Friday, March 13, organizers for summer\u2019s Saturday, May 23 Pontiac Eco Trade Fair are meeting at 7 p.m.at the CEDEC office, 357 Main St.Your presence is welcomed.Eco Trade Fair Organizer Venetia Crawford told me, \u201cThe Eco Trade Fair committee is looking for more displays of environmentally sound activities that are already available in the Pontiac and need promotion, or \u2019deas that could be cultivated.Many businesses already promote \u2018green\u2019 technology.Do you know of some?This fair is an opportunity to showcase new or hidden skills and services that are locally available.\u201d Fo: details about the fair and/or the 7 p.m., March 13 meeting, contact Venetia\tCrawford\tat: venetiacrawford@yahoo.ca or 819-647-5685.Katharine Fletcher is a freelance ecojoumal-ist and author.Contact her at fletcher.katharine(agmail.com.On the ice - Shawville Curling Club news SHAWVILLE \u2022 The second half of the 2008-09 Shawville Curling Club season is well in progress with the Community Bonspiel leading the way.Thanks to Bonspiel co-chairmen Laird Murray and Stu Stark and their committee for once again organizing and implementing a successful community event.The committee hosted 66 teams over the 11 day event with Team Bruce Hodgins being victorious.Updating the club trophy winners to date.The winners of the mixed trophy, the Shawville Ford Trophy were Joe Morris (skip), Gloria Green, Wilbur McLean and Nathan Rioux The final was played on Feb.17.The Ladies\u2019 Club Shield, one of the oldest and most sought after ladies trophies, was won by Gloria Green (skip), Nancy York, Ann, Bureau and Jess Cox.Currently the men and women are curling for the Pat and Pattie Lid Pins, respectively.Weekend Bonspiel action has continued throughout February with successful bonspiels for the Farmers\u2019 Bonspiel organized by Phyllis Wilson and Ian MacKechnie, the Heart Institute Bonspiel organized by Rick Allen and the CHEO bonspiel organized by Ron Tubman.The executive of the Shawville Curling Club sincerely thank the organizers for their time and effort in supporting such worthy causes.The upcoming bonspiel is the Fish and Games bonspiel.Submitted by Mavis Hanna Merger of beef packers will lead to higher prices Dear Editor, The decision by the federal Competition Bureau to facilitate a merger between Lakeside flVson) and XL Foods will lead to higher meat prices at the retail level and lower prices at the farm gat;.NFU Manitoba Coordinator Fred Tait also adds the merger now leaves only two companies \u2014 Cargill and XL \u2014 in control of virtually the entire beef packing capacity in Canada \u201cCattle farmers are already struggling with record low prices,\u201d he said.\u201cThis will only make the situation worse.\u201d Tait said with only two companies controlling the market, there will neither be competition nor regulation in the marketplace, and that wall lead to predictable outcomes which are bad for producers and consumers, \u201cThe Competition Bureau has become a joke,\u201d he said \u201cIt is more appropriate to call it the Consolidation Bureau.This decision allows XL to attain a 48 per cent market share of the beef packing industry in Canada, as well as acquiring auction markets, cattle finance companies and cattle insurance companies It already had control over virtually all the largest auction markets in Saskatchewan, and this merger strengthens its captive supply of cattle going into its plants.\u201d Tait said the cattle marketing system has become a full-fledged \u2018command and control\u2019 operation that will operate solely for the benefit of the two big companies.\u201cThe current Canadian government has long expressed the opinion that we should deregulate the market and replace regulation with competition.But it now appears they have abandoned competition altogether Farmers are left exposed and under the thumbs of these two companies that will dictate the market.\u201d Tait added that in 2005, the federal Competition Bureau allowed Cargill to buy out Better Beef, which was a large Ontario beef packing company.The result of that merger is that cattle prices in Ontario are the lowest in the country.\u201cNow western farmers can expect to see the same thing, and consumers can expect to see higher retail prices.\" Locally, the Renfrew County NFU Beef Committee helped the National NFU Executive in trying to stop the merger.But now we see that our efforts have failed.Dave Mackay, President Renfrew County Local National Farmers Union i ne community is tne place The Equity is pleased to welcome Algonquin College journalism student Jamie Doggart, who has just begun her six-week internship with The Equity.She will be living in Pontiac throughout her time with us.Please welcome her to the community.When I graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa last year, I never would have seen myself sitting in the newsroom of a community paper.I had always wanted to write but it had never worked out in the past and with some reluctance, I had decided to let it go.Then I discovered a program at Algonquin college that I could complete in a year, thanks to my degree, and it had an internship.Here was my chance to write again! My desire to write and excitment at the idea of an internship flared up immediately and so I applied.When my classmates began dreaming of internships, they all had stars in their eyes to work at large dailies or media conglomerates like CanWest or The Globe and Mail.Some thought of broadcasting or glossy magazines but across the board, they all wanted something big.Except for me.I wanted to go somewhere a little bit slower, where people take the time to get to know each other and not stare through you like you\u2019re just a face in the crowd.I wanted to go somewhere and be a part of the community, even though 111 only be here for a short while.When I heard about THE EQUITY and the Pontiac region.I thought that this was the place Jamie for me.Small towns have always been sort of foreign to me - even a little bit scary.Growing up around Toronto and then moving to Ottawa for school, I\u2019d never been in a town smaller than 90,000 peo-\t.pie.I\u2019d never even seen a cow up close before.I only had vague impressions of small towns and those were based almost entirely on what you see in the movies.Straw hats and pieces of hay come to mind.With that thought I packed up my city life and prepared for the move that was to take me away from everything I knew.My first reaction was to pack things to keep myself entertained and so my knitting was the first thing into the box (yes, I knit even though I\u2019m only 23.It\u2019s a guilty pleasure).When I arrived in Shawville Sunday evening the day before the start of my internship, I was a little shocked to find just how small small towns can be.Sure, it was a little sleepy compared to what I was used to but the people 1 met were friendly and,that was what mattered.I didn\u2019t know what to expect when I arrived here but it certainly wasn\u2019t the warm hospitality and open overtures of friendship I recieved.I\u2019m looking forward to getting to know the locals and the region much better during my stay here.I want to make the most of my out-of-city experience.It\u2019s springtime in my mind My coworkers had a good chuckle at my expense recently, which convinced them I am a true westerner and further scared me about Quebec weather.You see, I am apparently the only person in Pontiac who spent the weekend de-winterizing my apartment in preparation for spring.I put away my thick blankets and folded my sweaters away in a box so they are out of sight.My last step was returning the winter boots and jackets I borrowed from our publisher Heather.She kindly lent them to me before a frightfully frigid weekend where I spent covering, you guessed it, outdoor events.I placed them neatly on her office chair before she arrived to work, and continued on with my day.When I heard her giggling, I would never have guessed the returned winter wear had caused the laughter.Heather asked if I was getting an early start at spring and told some staff how I returned the clothes, which had them all breaking out in laughter.Apparently, winter is not over.You see where 1 grew up, the month of March marks the official start of spring.Family heirlooms I have no valuable Ming vases, gold or jewel collections to leave future generations, no, my empire it seems is built pretty much of books and movies.Though I\u2019m not so sure future generations will think them of any value, it seems they will inherit them nevertheless.This all came about when contemplating what to do with some objects that have been taking up space but are no longer being used, namely, an entertainment unit full of dusty VHS movies.We still have a VCR mind you, and it is still in good working order, but we never seem to pull those antiques out for viewing anymore.Though they have been viewed hundreds of times over, I still can\u2019t bring myself to discard of them.They\u2019re a collection of classic Disney cartoons after all! Vinton Diane Boisvert ~ |\t648-5296 Happy belated birthday to Shirley Pepin March 7, Jerry Pepin March 8.Happy birthday to Fern Quinn and Dorothy Black march 11, Carolyn Kluke and Serge John March 12, Brady McCrank March 14, Emile Mayhew, Raymond Shea and Travis Corriveau March 17,.Happy St.Patrick\u2019s Day to all the Irish folk.The blue box service for Litchfield has been cancelled for a while.Please bring your recy-clables to the landfill and place them in the appropriate bins.Everyone should have received their land tax bills by now.The taxes always go up and you should really take notice where your tax dollars are going.It has come to my attention that we no longer have anyone in the area who can or are permitted to empty our septic tanks.There is no proper place for the waste to be disposed Now we are having to hire people from Ontario to empty our septics at double and more of the price we were paying.How can anybody on a fixed income pay $400 to get their septic pumped out?It\u2019s going to hit the fan this year for sure.Wait until people realize what a predicament we are in With the average start of March temperature at 10C, it\u2019s perfect weather to start baseball practice and break out the capri pants and skirts.But much like Dorothy said to Toto in the Wizard of Oz, I thought to myself, Leah, you\u2019re not in Vancouver anymore.Although the temperature here is far from warm, I was blind to the truth and oblivious to the fact that springtime is not around the corner.To further prove my point, every spring I go blonde to offset my newly acquired tan.With my hair appointment a week away, the combination of blonde hair and pale, hasn\u2019t-seen-the-light-of-day skin, will likely have me looking more like Casper than a sun goddess.I guess I\u2019ve just been spoiled by the west coast weather that I assume the rest of Canada is on the same climate pattern as Vancouver.But when I see my fellow staffers shaking their heads with mischievous grins, I can almost make out what they are thinking.I think it goes something like, \u201cThis girl has no idea what she\u2019s in for\u201d.The sad part is, they are absolutely right.Thankfully, you can always layer T-shirts.Leah Iverson (So much for my courageous efforts to de-clutter my life.) The only reasonable thing to do is to put them away in storage.I have no idea how my grandchildren will be viewing their entertainment, or exactly what they will view as entertainment, let alone any great-grandchildren I might have, so are they really worth saving at all?Perhaps I should set up one last Disney moviefest to help me decide.Disney began releasing the classics in the 1980s, and I remember the slogans urging me to buy each one, \u201cWe have opened the vault,\u201d or \u201cOnce they\u2019re gone, they\u2019re gone,\u201d except, they\u2019re still sitting in my entertainment unit 20 years later with a quiet resolve to stay put.We live in the country and have no place to dump our septic, soon no place to dump our garbage and this recycling program is questionable.We all have to get together, not just the councillors, mayors or politicians but each and everyone of us to find solutions.We need to act now and voice our opinions, give suggestions and help wherever we can.Don\u2019t miss the bus.Karl\u2019s tour is Saturday, March 14.Today, March 11 is the deadline to register your seat and pay in advance.You can contact me at 648-5296 or pay at the Baie Inn.There will be a light lunch served at the Baie Inn when we return.We also have a designated driver to take you safely home.Kiki is anticipating the arrival of spring so she can meander off into the fields and scare up some game.Min will be happy to have her out of the house because she said that Kiki has got cabin fever and is starting to drive everybody crazy, Anna and Emile Mayhew and their son, Steve came to visit me on Sunday.I made them lunch and then we played Martea.The girls gave a shellacking to the boys and we enjoyed spending the afternoon together.It sure is nice having company stopping in.My sister Lynn from Chilliwack, B.C.will be arriving this Friday and staying to visit for a week.Carole St-Aubin i i 126 years of news from » r*\t\"1 -a\t 4 **\t Compiled by Heather 25 Years Ago March 7,1984 Marc Chutibh elected president: On March 1, at a regular meeting of the C.B.B.A., Dr.Marc Chretien of the Centre Dentaire du Pontiac was elected president of the association for the upcoming year.Snow: Old timers will say to us nay but it did seem to many here that the snowfall last week was the heaviest» in living memory! Some folks got out and shoveled and shoveled and shoveled, and others just stayed in their houses and watched the white stuff pile up, knowing it would eventually melt away.And \u2019 so it did! 50 Years Ago March 12,1959 OUR LADY WARDEN FIRST in Quebec: In a one-ballot election at the quarterly meeting of the Pontiac County Council, held at the Court House in Campbell\u2019s Bay, Mrs.Elsie Gibbons was named Warden of the County, replacing the former mayor of Clarendon, Earl Fulford who lost out in a close race for the mayoralty in the January\telections.Nominated by Edwin Vennasse of Chapeau, and seconded by Thomas McGuire of Allumette Island, Mrs.Gibbons was one of the four nominees for the wardenship.The others were Lee Hodgins, Omer Dufault and Thomas O\u2019Brien.On the balloting, Mrs.Gibbons received eight votes.Nearest contender was Thomas O\u2019Brien with seven votes.POHTIACS TAKE UOV League Championship 3 games to 1:\tCecil McTiernan, with an Irish twinkle in his eye, and sweat streaming down his happy face, accept the Pontiac Printshop shield in Pembroke last Saturday night amid the cheers of fans and the popping of flash bulbs.It was hard fast hockey all the way and a real thriller to watch as the Rockets and the Pontiacs battled out the last game of the finals.Richardson started off the scoring and before he was finished had netted two and got two assists to lead in tjie Shawville scoring.Ray Young got the tying and the winning goals, while Laird Murray and Bob Findlay got singles.75 Years Ago March 8,1934 Local hewe: Almost total damage was caused to the stable and store room building on the property of Mr.G A.Howard early Saturday morning, when the roof crashed in from the weight of snow which had lodged on the west side.Strong under studding in the interior of the stable prevented injury to three horses and two cows which occupied the stalls at the time.Mr.Howard has workmen engaged removing the debris and will likely rebuild during the summer months.Senator R.B.Horner, spent Friday night in town enroute to visit his father, Mr.Wm.Horner, at North Clarendon, and while here was a spectator at the Aylmer Shawville hockey game and later took part in the after dinner speaking ¦ ___ at the Curling Club, where the Ottawa Curlers were being entertained.Believe it or not, but on Wednesday of last week Robt.E.(little Bob) Hodgins sent to this office a wooden pole of 61 measured inches in length, which he claims is the exact depth of the snow in the centre of his bush at Hodgins P.O., Thorne.If this be the case we can well imagine how very necessary it was that our friend Bob should stick to the straight, narrow and well-trodden paths during this old-fashioned winter.Ice conditions on the Ottawa River this winter and on the myriad lakes and ponds in the district, have been the njost extraordinary witnessed in the generation from a standpoint of thickness of ice and solidity from November straight through the season.In cleared stretches of river, ice averages three solid feet through, and on ordinary parts of the surface the mass of snow, slush, shell and solid ice ranges up to five feet.100 Years Ago March 11,1909 Local Neve:\tA sleigh load of our young townspeople, chaperoned by Mrs.Amy, visited Renfrew on Wednesday evening last, and experienced the delights of a skate in Renfrew\u2019s big, up-to-date rink.One evening last week the home of Mr.Sam Young, of Morehead section was destroyed by fire while Mr.and Mrs.Young were at Campbell\u2019s Bay.The children were in bed when the fire broke out, and the eldest girl had barely time to dress them and get them out of the house, before the latter was a mass of flames.Very few of the contents, including a sewing machine were saved.The building was insured for a small amount.Preparations for the customary grand St.Patrick\u2019s Day concert at Vinton on the evening of the 17th are in progress.125 Years Ago March 6,1884 Local neve: A young man named Robert Workman of North Clarendon, came down the river with one horse, the other having died from injuries received while working on the Dumoine.it seems the young man was sent into the woods with his Wednesday, March 11, 2009 team to draw some firewood for the shanty The road was very narrow, the horses ¦crowded\u2019 and fell, one on the other.The first to fall died from the injuries received.The dead animal was a valuable one.The Philharmonic Club of Bristol, conducted by Prof.N.H.Lewis, gave a concert in Quyon on Tuesday the 26th ult, which was well attended.Now is the time when the observant man sits on the molasses-stained counter of the grocery store and tells of all the \u2019sure signs of spring\u201d he has seen.One man tells us that on Sunday he saw the sparrows gathering material for their nests.Another man says that he is beginning to feel that beautiful spring-time feeling of laziness \u2014 that sentimental mood of reverie \u2014 creeping over his entire frame.Still another tells us that he has a dog and cat that are beginning to discard their last year\u2019s coat of fur.Then too, the industrious hen is commencing to \u201cbear\u201d the prices in the egg marking by cackling forth her spring notes.The ice harvest is now being reaped.Last week\u2019s storm is said to be the severest of the winter.According to the calender, we are now in the first month of spring, but the weather does not feel much like it.The Eolity Page 5 INCOME TAX PREPARATION Serving the region for over 26 years Peter B.Smith, B.Sc., CGA Certified General Accountant SMITH PORTER HÉTU (An independent member firm of Porter Hetu International) 389 Main St., Shawville.Quebec the taxsmith .com Mon -Fn 9 am 5 pm Sat 9 am 12 pm -\tIncoma Tax Preparation for Individuate.Businesses and Farms -\tBookkeeping.Payroll.OST/QST Reports.Financial Statements -\tFree Review of Prior Years Returns 819-647-2403 Get Prepared by TheTaxSmith.com - It Pays to Use a Proteeeional !>t.Patrick\u2019^ Irish ,cH mW***\u2019 ft.-\t* Lunch Starting at 2:00 p.m.until ?at the Quyon Legion Branch 231 3* Breakfast Served Sundey, March 15th from 9:00 a m.- 1 p m $5.00 per person, everyone welcome Luskville woman celebrates Silver Dart in children\u2019s book WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 One local woman is hoping kids\u2019 knowledge will take flight.In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada, Linda Brand of Luskville wrote a children\u2019s book educating the younger generation of the historical moment in Canada.Brand hopes the book will spark an interest in flight in children.\u201cThey\u2019re the future and they have to feel proud about aviation,\u201d she said.The book, entitled The Fantastic Flight of the Silver Dart, was written by Brand and supported by Brand\u2019s employer, The Canadian Aviation Museum.François Gauvreau illustrated.Brand runs much of the children\u2019s programming for the Ottawa-based museum.The book celebrates the Silver Dart and explains the series of events that eventually led to Canada\u2019s first plane taking flight in Nova Scotia.She said the idea for the book came to her during a difficult moment.\u201cMy mom had four can- cers and one operation took eight hours at the hospital,\u201d she said.\u201cI was waiting and opened my laptop and had the Silver Dart as the screensaver and I just started writing rhymes.When I brought it back to work they said it was great.\u201d So far, 3,500 copies of the book have been printed though the goal is to have it available across the country for all Canadian children to have access.Op Wednesday, March 4, Brand was at the Shawville-Clarendon library for an interactive reading of the book.The children in attendance seemed enthralled, and Brand especially engaged them by encouraging them to locate a flight-loving mouse that appeared somewhere on every page of the book.After the reading, Brand dressed up child volunteers in gear appropriate to the pilots of different eras and types of planes, producing many laughs from those in attendance.The presentation was filled with useful information, including the tidbit that Canada is the third largest manufacturer of airplanes in the world and that pilots used to wear scarves because oil from the engine would fly in their faces.The Silver Dart was built under the guidance of Alexander Graham Bell, who is most famous for receiving the first U.S.patent for a telephone.It had a wingspan of 49-feet and a maximum speed of 40 miles-per-hour.The , Silver Dart flew four times before being wrecked on its fifth flight.Shawville was the first stop in what Brand hopes will be a series of presentations in libraries and schools around Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.Brand Is originally from Montreal but moved to Luskville in 2000 where she lives with her Shawville-born husband.She said she has already begun working on her second book.Show organized by the Table jeunesse Pontiac and CLD The Hypnotist Show will be held Saturday, March 14lh 2009, 7:30 p.m.Pontiac High School, Shawville Pre-sale tickets: Tickets at the door.$ 5 TJP Member $ 7 Non Member $ 7 TJP Member $ 10 Non Member ttv ¦ mi « c_o Tickets on sale at the door and at the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Pontiac Fcr more info: Julie (xoguen.819-648-5065 ¦ i v « TP ENERGY g ¦ W® _ .- m^ÆÈÊËÈu i .V- * A '\u2022 mM f Fill out the ENERGY WISE Home Diagnostic questionnaire' and get a free personalized recommendations report estimating, in dollars ana Kilowatthours, how much energy you could be saving.At the same time, you'll be supporting a project in your community.* Fm each report, Hydro-Québec will contribute' V 1 to your + $ community * -1 _ \u2022 .'Mffi !p \u2014.wmm ¦am: I m ALLEYN EKAWOOD, BRISTOL BRYSON, CAMPBELL'S BAY, CHICHESTER CLARENDON, FORKOULONGE, I L'lLE DU-GRAND CALUMET, I'ISLE-AUX ALLUMETTES, LITCHFIELD, MANSE IELD-ET-P0NTEFRACT, OTTER 1 LAKE, PORTAGE DU FORT, RAPIDES DES JOACHIMS, SHAWVILLE, SHEENB0R0, THORNE, WALTHAM: Upgrade the facilities of three arenas (Fort-Coulonge, LTsle-aux-Allumettes and Shawville) BLUE SEA: Build a tennis court to promote community health BOILEAU: Build a soccer field in the municipal park BOIS-FRANC: Implement the waste management plan B0UCHETTE: Improve the municipal playground CANTIEY: Refurbish the Part Mont Joel bam I CHELSEA: Develop multipurpose trails in various residential areas | CHÉNÉVILLE: Purchase an indoor/outdoot audiovisual system | DENHOLM: Create a park in the village centre DUHAMEL: Fit out 'Coin du conte' pavilion and 'Allée des mots' I FASSETT: Renovate the community room -\u2014\u2014\u2014-\u2014-\u2014« -.-\u2014- \u2014 | GATINEAU: Set up a fleet of free-use bikes and upgrade the cycling infrastructure B * GRACEFIELD: Support the community | GRAND REMOUS: Restore indoor skating rink walls 1 KAZABA7UA: Install community centre air-conditioning j LAC-DES-PLAGES: Refurbish our community room 1 ^ LAC SAINTE MARIE: Fit out a community centre room to be used for recreational, culiural rod sports purposes | LAC SIMON: Purchase an indoor/outdoor audiovisual system | L ANGE-GARDIEN: Acquire household composters | L0CHABER: Improve the roadside rest area ¦Ml L0CHABER PARTIE OUEST: Improve the tennis court MANIWAKI: Develop a network of bicycle paths MAYO: Develop a sewer system MESSINES: Construct a sports complex, the first phase of which will include skateboarding and baseball facilities MONTEBELLO: Install better lighting to facilitate recreational activities MONTPELLIER: Build a soccer field MULGRAVE ET DERRY: Install welcome signs at municipal entrances NAMUR: Create a municipal Web site N0TRE-DAME-DE-B0NSEC0URS: Renovate the community room NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-PAIX: Create a children's park PAPINEAUVILLE: Create a children's park PLAISANCE: Refurbish signs at the municipality\u2019s main entrances PONTIAC: Upgrade parks and green spaces RIP0N: Replace interpretative panels SAINT-ANDRÉ-AVELLIN: Acquire a generator to supply all residents with drinking water at any time SAINT-EMILE-DE-SUFF0LK: Launch the \u201cWhat's Your Favorite Book'\" protect SAINTE-THÉRtSE-DE-LA-GATINEAU: Acquire a play structure for children at École Laval SAINT-SIXTE: Rebuild the outdoor skating rink THURSO: Fit out a rest area at the municipal dock VALDES-B0IS: Rebuild the municipal skating rink VAL DES MONTS: Build a soccer field I Wilbur McLean.The Equity Fill out the questionnaire online at wegowiththeflow.com/35.mm - cîwefc I Linda Brand of Luskville reads her recently released book, The Fantastic Flight of the Silver Dart to an enthusiastic group of children at the Shawville-Clarendon library on Wednesday, March 4.1.Certain conditions apply.2.Limited time offer VeWd until August 8,2009, Inclusive.Vaftd only for an Initial diagnostic for your current residence.Other conditions apply.\t Page 6\tThe Equity\tWednesday, March 11, 2009 Rural Address exhibit an art hit CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter SHAWVILLE \u2022 More than 30 people attended Peter Wood\u2019s Rural Address exhibit opening at the Impressions art gallery in Shawville on Friday The Montreal-born artist who grew up in London, Ont., received his degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2000.A youth worker currently working at Shawville\u2019s Maison des Jeunes location, Wood has been living in Pontiac for about one year.Rural Address marks a first Pontiac exhibit for Wood, who has previously exhibited in Montreal, London, and Nova Scotia, where he also owned a gallery.The inspiration for the show came while cycling in a 20 km radius from his home in Thorne, Wood was stirred by the sadness and tragedy of the abandoned buildings he saw He perceived them as a testament of fortitude of the survivors who endured the harsh conditions of cold and bitter winters, poor and overworked soil conditions, and even poverty.In a collection of 12 paintings of abandoned Pontiac buildings.Wood portrays the survival and ability to flourish of the people who built them, while attempting to capture the quality of each of the home he has researched and studied.When asked what she thought of the exhibit, artist Tina Michaud, who said she was attending in support and appreciation of-the local arts said \u201cI think the pieces are simply wonderful.\u201d Painted in full or three-quarter profile, the buildings are painted in stark winter scenes to emphasize their austerity'.\u20181 painted the hydro lines in some of the paintings of the buildings as they stand today because 1 thought it was important to portray them not only as a having a place in history but as still having a place in (present) time,\" said Wood.In aspiration that his paintings will encourage the need to remain optimistic and free from indigent thoughts, he would like to see the buildings restored one day m hopes of a continuum.Wood has valued his collection to equal the amount of the Cohen's store property in Ladysmith which is currently for sale, in hope of purchasing the building.The Rural Address exhibit runs until March 30.m, ~T~T fl'-l Carole St-Aubln.THE EQUITY Cohen s store in Ladysmith is the subject of this canvas as part of Peter Wood's Rural Address exhibit running until March 30 at the Impressions art gallery in Shawville.LYNN\u2019S ACCOUNTING SERVICE Income Tax Returns Can't come to me?I'll come to you! (in Shawville-Clarendon area) Bookkeeping - Medical Billing - GMFs Competitive Rates - 20 years experience Prop.: Lynn Plrie\t«1-272 Main St.Office: 819-647-6199\tShawville, Quebec ReS.: 819-647-5899\t(formerly Or Martin's office) ACE Recycling We pay top dollar for Cars Trucks Farm Machinery Batteries Copper \u2022 Aluminum Brass 819-647-3306 œow.ilLftfc.Carole St-Aubln, THE EQUITY Peter Wood stands alongside one of his paintings in his Rural Address exhibit at the Impressions art gallery in Shawville on Friday.Pictured in the 60 x 48 oil canvas are unused tobacco kilns at Wood\u2019s farm on the 12th line in Clarendon.Otter Lake municipal councillor resigns CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter OTTER LAKE \u2022 With only eight months remaining in his second term, Otter Lake councillor Daniel Ladouceur has handed in his resignation.Following a March 2 council meeting, where the recent hiring of two municipal labourer positions was discussed, Ladouceur handed in his resignation.Acting pro-mayor, Vicky Dubeau said, \u201cthe reason stated for resigning in Ladouceur\u2019s letter to the council was that working shifts made it difficult for him to attend all the meetings.\u201d A fact that was later confirmed by Ladouceur, who added he no longer had the time to devote to the position the way he wanted to.\u201cIf it\u2019s under a year, we are not obliged to immediately fill the position,\u201d said Dubeau.According to Ladouceur, then 27, he was the youngest councillor in Quebec at the time he was elected to serve his first two-year term on council in 2003.Ladouceur sat on the water, lights, and public security committees.\u201cI had been wanting to resign for some time now but didn\u2019t want the municipality to have to assume the expense of another election,\u201d said Ladouceur whose seat will be open for re-election in fall 2009, when provincewide municipal elections will be held.WASTED Energy Guzzler $60 REWARD lU.liS'^UGOUTXX .OURÜOKu In your\tgarage or oren right In Tour kitchen! DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: X Refrigerator or freezer over 10 years old x 10 to 25 cubic feet in volume X Still working and plugged in YOU\u2019VE SPOTTED ONE OF THESE GUZZLERS IN YOUR HOME?Did you know that a refrigerator over 10 years old consumes on average three times more energy than a more recent model?www.recyc-f rigo.com 1 877 493-7446 (49FRIGO) Be sure to have your electricity bill handy.We will quickly come and round up this menace FREE OF CHARGE.Then dispose of it in the proper environmentally friendly manner You will receive a cheque for $60 in the mail.©RECYC FRIG0 «VlROtRCMrilT PCCVC rPIQO.i Hydro QuttVH.inUNKtve is administered by Con sot mini MRE Environnement Hydro Quebec will send a CheQtic *nr tn ftv owner pf the appliance, once the appliance is collected, limit of two aoni'anm*.F*\" household.HyrW« QuefK'r ipv-tves the right to terminate this program without notice.Some restnctions may ,apply BULL SALE Oltaovais Test Station Association Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 1:00 p.m.\u2022\tSelling lop end of each breed: Angus.Charulais.Simniental, (Fleckvich), Limousin.\u2022\tUltrasound carcass data available sale day on all bulls; Ribeye, marbling, hackfat, .\u2022\tAll Bulls eligible to ASRA.Sale host: Ferme Cagnon Farm.426 Rte.3I5N.Chenéville.QC Phone (819) 428-3502 Fax: (819) 428-4967 FREE DELIVERY Guarantee of payment available from La financière agricole INFORMATION: Stan Christensen.Pres.Linda Larocque Yves Gagnon, Operator Carolyn Kelly.Sec.(819)467-2979\t(819)647-5779\t(819)428-8502\t(819)459-2584 Bus leaving Shawville sale day, reserve your seat 819-459-2584 Ontario Stockyards Inc.Box 1051,3807 Hwy.89 Cookstown, Ontario L0L 1L0 Tel: 705-458-4000 Fax: 705-458-4100 E-mail: info@ontariostockyards.on.ca www.ontariostockyards.on.ca SPECIAL SPRING ALL VACCINATED STOCKER SALES 2009 TUESDAY, MAR.17, 2009 TUESDAY, APR.14, 2009 TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009 TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009 (TUES., MAY 26th - to be confirmed) SALE TIME: 11:00 AM For further information contact Ontario Stockyards Inc.705-458-4000 -Calving NEEDS \\ ?V V Igi \u2022 BROOD COW MINERAL V\t* BROOD COW M\tSUP R BLOCK V\t\u2022 CALF STARTER & CREEP V\t\u2022 CREEP FEEDERS \u2022 GATES V\t.HAY & GRAIN FEEDERS \u2022\tMILK REPLACER \u2022\tCALF PULLERS \u2022 DEHORNERS \u2022 HEAT LAMPS \u2022\tDIATOMACEOUS EARTH QUYON 458-20231 PEMBROKE 732-2843 MICKSBURG 735-3689 \u2019 M&R FEEDS PASSPORT PHOTOS DONE HERE! No appointment necessary.$10.00 includes taxes.Pontiac Printshop Home of The Equity 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 Vankleek HU1 Avis important notice de Vankleek Hill Livestock Exchange Aux producteurs laitiers Vous voulez vendre ou acheter des taures, vaches-laitières gestantes ou non-gestantes.Prenez note qu'à chaque 1er mercredi de chaque mois il y aura vente spécial à 14h30.Nous annoncerons tous les renseignements receuillis par le producteur-vendeur.Toutes vaches ou taures vendues gestantes seront vérifées par la vétérinaire de l\u2019encan Dr.McLeod (sur place), et seront vendues guaranties-gestantes.Prendre note : La réception se fera entre 10h et 12h30.SVP.respecter cette heure de réception, si vous voulez une vérification par le vétérinaire.Soyez présent.Merci.Diary Owners To those who would like to buy and sell heiiers and cows - in or out of calf.Please take note that every 1st Wednesday of each month there will be a special sale at 2:30 p.m.We will announce any specific details about the animal In the ring as requested by the owner All cows and heifers in calf will be verified here by Dr.McLeod to guarantee those sold are pregnant * Please take note that all reception for this special sale must be in between 10:00 a.m.and 12:30 p.m.Please try to respect this time if you want the veterinarian to check your animal.Please be here.Thank you.1239 Ridge Rd.- Vankleek Hill, Ont.- 613 678-3008 Vankleek Hill | Avis important notice de Vankleek Hill Livestock Exchange A tous producteurs d\u2019animaux à boeufs Vous voulez vendre ou acheter des animaux à boeufs (veaux d\u2019embouches, taures, vaches, taureaux, vaches gestantes).Prenez note qu\u2019à chaque dernier mercredi de chaque mois il y aura vente spécial à 19h00.Toutes vaches ou taures vendues gestantes seront vérifées par la vétérinaire de l'encan Dr.McLeod (sur place), et seront vendues guaranties-gestantes Soyez présent.Merci.Beef Owners % To those who would like to buy and pell beef animals (calves, heifers, cows, bulls and cows in calf).Please take note that every last Wednesday of each month there will be a special sale at 7:00 p.m.All cows and heifers in calf will be verified here by Dr.McLeod to guarantee those sold are pregnant.Please be here.Thank you.1239 Ridge Rd.- Vankleek Hill, Ont.- 613 678-3008 On « Ice f »06UCtt»4Y f lift INTCATAfNMtNT YEARS OF MAGIC TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 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Jf\u201e CS&- ®ov I 1 ;\tThe Equity * has 11 tickets to see DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC (March 27 or 28 at 7 p.m.depending on availability) |\tWe will be giving away 2 sets of 4 tickets and 1 set of 3 tickets.Simply fill out this ballot (no reproductions) and drop it off or mail to: The Equity, 133 Centre, Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0, for your chance at a random draw to be held Friday, I March 20, 2009 at 1:00 p.m Winners only will be contacted.E-mail entries accented to prepress@theequity.ca.E-mail entries must be subscribers to The Equity to be eligible Only one e-mail entry per subscriber Name:____________._____________________________ | Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ ^ Telephone (daytime): ______________________ Parent\u2019s signature if under 18:__________ _ le 2009 tax incentives to look out for Wednesday, March 11, 2009 THEKftL ITY Page 7 CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 It\u2019s that time of the year once again, time to gather your receipts, income statements and reports to head off to the accountant or bookkeeper\u2019s for the dreaded yearly rituals of tax time.With new tax rules and changes that apply every year, it becomes difficult to keep up and know what one might be eligible for.The Equity recently spoke to tax specialists from H & R Block and Smith, Porter, Hétu about some of the main changes Pontiac residents should look into, or ask about specifically: \u2022\tA child tax credit allowing families to benefit from a $2,038 credit for each child who was under the age of 18 at the end of 2008.\u2022\tA non-refundable credit worth up to $500 that can be applied to enrollment fees or sports equipment for children under the age of 16 who participate in eligible sports or physical activities.\u2022\tRegistered education saving plans (RESPs) rules have changed.Parents can now contribute up to $50,000 towards a child\u2019s post-secondary education in a child\u2019s lifetime with no annual limits.\u2022\tThe maximum annual Bikers donate RESP contribution qualifying for a 20 per cent Canada Education Savings Grant will be increased to $2,500, and many students who are currently pursuing post-secondary education on a part-time basis will be able to draw from their RESPs.\u2022\tA tax credit for recent graduates working in remote resource regions, for up to 40 per cent of wages earned with a maximum credit of $3,000 per year, to a cumulative amount of $8,000 is available if a student becomes eligibly employed in the 24 months following the date of a successfully completed training program leading to a recognized diploma.\u2022\tA public transit credit which include payments for electronic payment cards and weekly passes where an individual purchases passes for up to four consecutive weeks is also available.\u2022\tFirst time home buyers will now be allowed to withdraw up to $25,000 from a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) to purchase or build their home without paying taxes on the withdrawal, through the home buyer\u2019s plan (HBP).\u2022\tFirst time home buyers acquiring their home after Jan.27, 2009 will also be eligible for a new non- refundable $5,000 tax credit, which will mean about $750 in savings.\u2022\tThe deductible portion of the cost of food and beverages consumed by long-haul truck drivers during the eligible periods of travel is now up to 80 per cent over five years.\u2022\tPension income splitting allowing pensioners to split up to half of their eligible pension income with a spouse or common-law partner.\u2022\tA phased retirement program in effect since 2008 which enables employers more flexibility in offering employees the opportunity to receive up to 60 per cent of their distinctive pension benefits, while still being able to accrue further benefits.\u2022\tThe age limit for making RRSP contributions is now raised from 69 to 71.Some of these changes, credits, and benefits could make a significant impact for tax payers in 2009.Tax reductions for pension splitting of up to $7,800 per couple were noted last year, according an email correspondence with chartered accountant, Peter Smith.These incentives do come with a timeline, and the opportùnity to take advantage of them could end in 2009, Smith claimed.Mil c t Submitted by Bill Wilson At the Jan.20 dinner meeting of the Low and District Lions Club, a cheque for $200 was presented to Low Lions President Wayne Brennan by the Northern Old Bastards Vintage Motorcycle Club member Bill Wilson.The donation was in support of the Lions Club\u2019s \u201cNo Child Without Project\u201d, which ensures every child has access to a MedicAlert bracelet who needs one.The Northern Old Bastards is a young club in Pontiac with far-reaching membership.Sheenboro Myrtle Sullivan 689-2236 Celebrate St.Patrick\u2019s Day the Sheenboro way.St.Patrick\u2019s dance will be held in the Sheenboro Hall on Saturday, March 14 from 9 p.m.to 1 a.m.Music by Wayne Venne, Louis Schryer and Arijold Gardener.Door prizes and lunch will be provided.The Young at Heart will be having Irish Stew on Wednesday, March 18 at Harrington Hall.Hall opens at 4:30 p.m.and dinner will be at 5:30 p.m.All members welcome.Young at Heart are also hosting Monday night cards at Harrington Hall.All proceeds are going to Harrington Hall.Everyone welcome.MAITC: is gearing up for Heritage Day 2009 to be held at Demers Centre Fire Hall on Sunday, Aug.2.The Historical Committee is planning to write a book on \u201cHistory of Allumette Island\u201d.A section of the book will be dedicated to the families who have settled on Allumette Island.If you are interested in participating, please contact Helen Davis at 819-689 5271.St.Patrick\u2019s Day at Harrington Hall: Breakfast and show, (see our poster in the church) on March 15.Belated birthday wishes to my twin great-grand sons, Liam and Jake Holtzhauer.They were five on Feb.20.I hear they raised the roof at Cosmic Adventure along with a dozen school friends and their twin cousins Simone and Garett Clyde and best girl buddy Avery.Another day of celebration took place at Grama and Poppy Clyde\u2019s place a day or so later.Granny Sullivan wants to see you boys next time you\u2019re up at the farm.Maybe on your March break?I was sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry Lavigne.Jerry was the owner/operator of Lavigne Truck Lines.He and his wife Elisabeth came up to visit a number of times and we always had a lovely time.My condolences to Liz, her two sons and daughter.Happy birthday to my grandson Jason Hynes over in Scotland.Jason celebrates March 10.He left me a voice message on the phone a week or so ago and I could hardly understand his Scottish brogue.Jason, you know there are family weddings in June and August.How about you and your brogue get over here, and of course bring your lovely wife, Fiona, and those darling little girls.I canft wait to see them again.Happy birthday wishes to Katia Oullette, a lovely three-year-old great-granddaughter of mine.Her mom and dad are hosting a family birthday for her today in Ottawa.The Chichester Fire Department fishing derby was March 7.There was lots of fish and lots of prize winners.Donat and Carl Ranger sold $2,200 worth of tickets for the 50/50 draw.The lucky winners split the prize, $1,100 each.Winning prizes were chain saws, gas augers, cash prizes of $200 and Campbell\u2019s Bay ~\t| Iris Smith 613-989-3233 ins@ magma ca Visiting last week with Gladys Walsh, were her son Joe of Barrie and his daughter, Ashley and her friend, Emily who were on the school break in Quebec.Jean Cuthbertson visited Audrey and Brent Belsher in Renfrew last weekend.I had an eye appointment in Ottawa last Monday and later Jo-Anne and I visited with Elwyn Smith who is a patient at the QueensWay Carleton Hospital.It was nice to be able to see him.He had knee surgery and then a trip to the Heart Institute for a stint.The Golden Age Club held its euchre on Tuesday evening at the clubroom.Ladies high was won by Vera Mayor.Second was won by Rose Gutoskie.Mens High was a tie between Kervyn Burman and Tom Hearty.Second was a tie as well between Richard Gratton and Lucien Dumouchel.The door prize was won by Dawson Moorehead.The 50-50 was won by Gwen Black.Lunch followed the euchre.$100 and more.Ben Gaudette donated a fish hut valued at over $1,000 and a lucky fisherman towed that away.With prizes like that, hell I\u2019m going next year! Stop the press, winners names just arrived: Biggest pike 8.5 lbs Jeff Godin, second prize Jerry Dayment, third prize Jeff Godin.Biggest pickerel -John Adam, second prize Jean Paul Chartrand, third prize Janis Chartrand.The hut was won by Lee Turcott.I was pleased to hear that my good friend (for over 70 years) Donald Retty is home recovering after surgery in Gatineau.Glad to have you back Don.You have had us in stitches often over the years and now you\u2019re in stitches.Well they say what goes around, comes around.My prayers go out to Mrs.Mary Spence who resides at Pinewood Seniors\u2019 home who had not been feeling good of late.Mary is 98.Welcome back from Mexico goes out to Carol Anne and Jean Louis.They had a wonderful vacation.Happy birthday wishes go out to another set of twins in the name of Donna Gagnon and Doris Ranger.Their age was not released for publication but it\u2019s safe to say they will never see 30 again (or is that 20?) They celebrate March 10 along with Donna\u2019s hubby Donald.Party on girls! An Irish quotation: \u201cSt.Patrick\u2019s Day is an enchanted time \u2014 a day to begin transforming winter\u2019s dreams into summer\u2019s magic.\u201d by Adrienne Cook.Danford Lake Stephanie Milford 467-1091 St.Paddy\u2019s Day is just around the corner! Have you got your green and shamrocks out and ready to go?A lot of pubs and bars are gearing up for a good time and green beer! I know, I know, green beer but we just have to take a minute and think that all it is, is green food coloring.Isn\u2019t the nice mild temperatures nice ' for a change?The lakes, streams, creeks and rivers are starting to give way a little.It\u2019s not safe to be on them now without at least five inches of clear ice for a ski-doo and four inches of clear ice for a person to be on the ice the news said tonight.Stay away.The ice will soon be all gone and you can go out in your boats and fish! Happy belated birthday wishes to Raymonde Dagenais and Joey Ranger Mar 4, Alphonsine Beaudoin, Jean Beauregard and Jean-Paul Beaudoin celebrate Mar 10 and 11, Gisele Sauve and Elizabeth Kluke Mar 16 and Hughie \u201cO\u2019Desmond\u201d Desmond celebrates Mar 18.I hope you all had and will have a great day and that all your birthday Shawville JMl\tLyse Lacourse *\t647-5932 - Iysie_wheezy@ ¦* hotmail.com Celebrating wedding anniversaries this upcoming week are Kevin and Brenda Mallette, and Rick and Lisa Plouffe.There will be a Poor Man\u2019s Lunch at the Oddfellows Hall on March 11 at 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.The homemade food is always delicious and served with a smile.Some people celebrating their birthdays this week are: Andrew Rowat, Neil McCagg, John Reasbeck, Matthew Hobbs, Jane MacDougall, Ginger Beimers, Nancy Mayhew, Susan Stanley, Adele Lafleur, Jennifer Judd, Randy Pitt, Cathy MacFarlane.and Cody Hod gins.There will be a book sign-ing at Café 349 on Saturday, March 14 at 12 p.m.by Shawville resident Lynette Harris, who just recently published a book in memory of her mother, \u201cI Always Wanted to Please My Mother\u201d.Celebrating birthdays this week are my nephew Addison Mar 10, Robert my husband on Wednesday, Mar 11 and my niece Dawn who turns 25 on Mar 14.Have a great day from all of us! Did you know what Canadian city has the longest running Saint Patrick\u2019s Day parade in Canada?If you guessed Montreal, you are correct.The St.Patrick\u2019s Day parade has occurred in Montreal since 1824.Another piece of trivia is I wish a speedy recovery to Patrick Sullivan who flew in from Mrytle Beach to be operated on at the Shawville Hospital Pat retired after many years of living at Fort McMurray, Alberta and he and his wife Lorraine are spending the winter in Myrtle Beach with his sister and brother -in-law, Faye and Lou Stafford Get well wishes to Joyce Leach of Otter Lake who is recovering after gall bladder surgery at Shawville.Get well wishes to Ronnie Kluke of Ottawa who is recovering\tafter heart surgery at the Heart Institute.Dan and Irene Gravelle of Gatineau\tvisited on Saturday with Florence Wadge.I took part in the World Day of Prayer Service at the United Church in South Mountain\ton Friday evening.Churches participating were the Anglican, and the Catholic.Sherri Martin was in charge of the service.The topic was Papua, New Guinea and she carried it out wonderfully to include the decorations and food.We learned a lot about the people of this country and their habits.My grand-daughter, Andrea Hobbs and Curtis Young visited with Andrea's mother, Jill in Atlanta during the March break Sunday 1 went to my granddaughter Kim\u2019s at Mountain.Her husband Carl Havekes and his son Jordan were celebrating their birthdays.It was a nice family get together.Birthday wishes to Paul Haideman, Stephanie Sloan, Karen Quinn, Nicholas Monn, Genevieve Cahill, Richard Moore, Brittany Wynnyk, Joyce Leach,\tAshlee\tFrost Beauregard,\tNoah Belanger, Sara Murrell, Connie Belland, Wayne Corriveau, Nick Ladouceur, Slyvie Hérault, Linda Belland\tLemaire, Eric Bertrand, Jacob Pare, Alice Lacroix, Robert Black, Carl Havekes,\tManly Brown, Marina Chugg Jessica Mousseau, Harvey Smith, Mark \u2022\tLance,\tPat Kavanagh, Marie Pilon, Cheryl McGee, Serge Mousseau, Ellen Lance, Ashley Black, Christine Kluke, Bill Ranger, Adrein Leblanc, Natalie Beaudry, Fern Quinn, Krista Sparling, Dorothy Black, Beth Dubeau and Pat Dillion.Anniversary wishes go to Bill and Diane Leveris.Le développement socio-économique du Pontiac vous tient à coeur ?Le CLD du Pontiac vous invite à prendre connaissance des réalisations 2008 de la corporation lors de son Assembles générale annuelle.Entrepreneurship, développement tounstique et culturel, soutien communautaire et développement du loisir seront présentés.lu ¦ H ri fl n n invnoiton The Pontiac's socio-economic development is important to you?The CLD Pontiac invites you to a presentation of the corporation's 2008 accomplishments at its Annual General Meeting Entrepreneurship tounsm and cultural development, community support, and recreational development are on the agenda Soyez au rendez-vous ! Join us! Assemblée générale annuelle CLD du Pontiac 18\tmars / March 2009 19\th - 7:00 p.m.École Jean-Paul II Campbell\u2019s Bay Pour déveli npwi wishes came and will come true! The birds were singing here this morning like crazy.Isn\u2019t that a great sign that spring is in the air?The next thing we\u2019ll see is the trees starting to bud and the snow will be going.Not to mention the maple syrup producers are staring to make their delicious treat again.You can\u2019t beat maple syrup and pancakes.Can you?We used to make our own but we haven\u2019t in a few years.As I have told you in the past we have a parrot and her name is Baby.We also have a cat and his name is Romeo.Romeo is very gentle and loves everyone and now we\u2019ve just found out, he loves everything.My brother Karl takes Baby out of her cage on his hand and Romeo in the other arm.Romeo takes the palm of his paw and ever so gently slaps Baby.Baby in turn gets fed up and flaps her wings in his face and slaps him back.Then the whole thing starts over again.It\u2019s hilarious to see the two of them going on together.This weekend was the annual fishing and hunting show in the Promenades in Gatineau.There was a monster crowd I\u2019m told.This show always draws a large crowd and for the outdoors enthusiasts this is a great place to be.that Montreal has been celebrating St.Patrick\u2019s Day since 1759 by Irish soldiers in the Montreal Garrison following the British conquest of New France.In the province of Newfoundland and Labrador the date was observed as a public holiday until 1992, although the provincial government itself continues to observe it as a paid holiday for government employees.In the province of Manitoba the Irish Association of Manitoba runs an annual three day festival of music and culture based around St Patrick\u2019s Day.In Toronto from 191.9 to 1927 the Toronto Maple Leafs were known as the Toronto St.Patrick\u2019s and wore green jerseys.In 1999 when the Leafs played on Hockey Night in Canada (national broadcast of the NHL) on St.Patrick\u2019s Day, the Leafs wore the green St.Pats retro jersey.There is a large parade in the city's downtown core that attracts over 100,000 spectators.When I was researching Canadian celebrations of St.Patrick\u2019s Day, I was surprised to discover that some lobbying groups, notably Guinness, have been lobbying to make Saint Patrick\u2019s Day a national holiday in Canada.Happy St.Patrick\u2019s Day! The Shawville Figure Skating Club will be having its end of year Revue on the theme \u201cA Night at the Movies\u201d on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m.at the Shawville Arena.Tickets may be purchased by skating parents.Sunday, March 15 1:30 pm Gavan*s Hotel Quyon, Quebec 819-458-2354 Your hostess for the day Gail Gavan proudly presents \u2022\tCanadian Fiddle Champ - Louis Schryer \u2022\tChris Last\t\u2022 Mike Ryan \u2022\tPaddy G and Mennie Man \u2022 Daley Family House Band: Louis Schryer Dean Howard Cal Cummings & Friends plus other entertainers See you there for some great Irish Fun! Admission $5.00 Food Available k CONSTRUCTION INC A complete home on your lot.Choosing your home starts with choosing your builder and experience counts.From site preparation to final finishing, there is only one full service modular builder for you in Western Quebec.30 years in business By appointment only, call 819-459-2424 m Mnitrr (nmtrurtcut I CIIM'II www.rpeckconstruction.com 135 Hwy.105, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0 RBQ #8007-5393-95 Page 8 Wednesday, March 11, 2009 The Equity Fun at LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter MANSFIELD \u2022 Mansfield area children were likely tuckered out Sunday evening after a full weekend of activities at the ranch during Mansfield Family Day.Suzie Martineau and family decided to host the two-day event at her home at R.S.Ranch as a way to give local families an engaging weekend of enjoyment that wouldn\u2019t put strain on their pocketbooks.\u201cSome people with big families can\u2019t afford to pay for a weekend out,\u201d said Martineau, who is a mother of five.\u201cWe wanted to give back and have something fun for the kids,\u201d she added.Throughout the two days, kids took turns taking pony rides and exploring the countryside on a sleigh ride, a first for many of the guests.\u201cWe offer sleigh rides for large groups, so many smaller families have never Waltham Helen Perry 1 689-2652 , ! jacobg42@hot » mail.com It was nice meeting and chatting with Sheila and Michael Duff, while out shopping last week.They had their little granddaughter Georgia with them and she is so sweet! On Saturday a surprise birthday party was held in honour of Betty Grieve at the Waltham Town Hall.Family and friends gathered to shower Betty with love and best wishes.It sure was a surprise as Betty\u2019s daughter, Mary-Beth Goyette and grandchildren Alex and Cassie, from Yellowknife were at the hall.Everyone had a wonderful time socializing and we all enjoyed a tasty buffet supper.This was followed by a couple of games of euchre.I am sure that Betty will have great memories of her special birthday party for many years to come! On Saturday Laurette Spencer held a family day.Her children and grandchildren enjoyed outdoor activities and the weather co-operated for this event.Everyone enjoyed a lovely meal together at the end of the day.On Sunday morning, His Excellency Bishop Michael Mulhall concelebrated rfiass here in Waltham with Fr.Guillemette.After mass, Lise Gauthier, President of Our Lady\u2019s Helping Hands, welcomed Bishop Mulhall.She presented him with a small Bryson Anna Stewart 648-2351 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death on Thursday, March 5 of Jim\u2019s third brother, Weston Stewart, in Florida.Weston was the husband of Bernice of Cartier.Weston and Bernice spent a great amount of time with us and our family.He will be so missed by his daughters Laurie (Jean Deschamps) of Dowling, Billy Joe (Donnie) of Sudbury, Sherrie (Yvan Landriault) of Dowling and Kim (Jason) of Cartier.The loves of his lives, his eight grandchildren and of course his wife Bernice who took great care of him over the years in which he suffered from ill health.He also leaves his brothers Jim (Anna), Melvin (Monique) of Matagami, and Allan of Calumet Island, his two sisters Diane of Ottawa and Joyce (Keith) of Ottawa and many nieces and nephews which he loved dearly.Also predeceased by his two brothers Denzil of Cardinal and Leness of Portage.A service will be held here at a later date.Rest in peace Weston, we, your family will miss you very much! Sherry and Chinker Lepine along with Sherry\u2019s brother Jamie and Sylvie, Jacob and Caley Stewart spent two weeks\u2019 vacation in Florida.One week at Disney World and one the ranch during Family Day had the chance to do it,\u201d she said, noting that children under five got free admission.\u201cIt's also a chance for them to learn more about what all goes on at a ranch.\u201d In between the entertainment, visitors warmed up with hot chocolate and snacked on hot dogs roasted by the fire.Martineau moved from Thorne to Mansfield last summer, and said the event also gave her family a chance to interact with new neighbours.\u201cWe used to host events in Norway Bay, but since we moved here in July we\u2019ve only had our friends over,\u201d she said.\u201cThis is a way for us to get to know everyone and let them know what we offer.\u201d Martineau has a list of activities planned in the coming months, including excursions to Sheenboro, a wagon-train ride and a sleep over in the forest.Leah Iverson, THE EQUITY Locals of all ages hop aboard the sleigh ride Saturday during Family Day in Mansfield.The two-day event also included pony rides, hot chocolate and a wiener roast.Otter Lake Pauline Elizabeth Hahn 453-7326 Sincere condolences to wife Labbé St-Aubin and daughters Cindy (husband Jim Connell) and Michèle, mother Annette, brothers and sisters for the loss of Victor St-Aubin.^e fought a courageous battle with cancer.Vic was a proud and hard working man He will be sadly missed by many friends.I drove to Pembroke Saturday to attend a hockey tournament to watch my two great-grandchildren Travis and Julia Proulx play with age group 10 and seven year-olds.Congratulations to T ravis who scored three hat tricks in the last three games he played.Travis scored 10 goals in this tournament.Great plays Travis.I also had a nice visit with Pat, Dolores, Kelly and Craig.Recent visitors with Mrs Hilda Richard Mayhew were Mae Guyea of Renfrew and her two friends also of Renfrew.Belated birthday wishes to my niece Erica Loesche in B.C.on March 7.Best wishes from your Otter Lake relatives.Nice to hear that Earl Richard is home from hospital after hip surgery.He is doing fine.Golden Age Club euchre results for March 3: First prize, Sandy Robinson and Medard Allard Second prize Annie Schreider and Bob Billings.50/50 winner:\tLaurier Francoeur Door prize.\tAline Sincennes.Dessert was provided by Mabel Peck and\tLuise Schulz Celebrating birthdays were Len Ahern Mar.1 and Gerry Walsh Mar 2 Dart league results for March 5: First prize:\tBarbara Linttell and\tRonald Beaudoin.Second prize: Olivette Mason and Jean Paul Lafleur.50/50 winner:\tGilberte Bussiere Door prize winner: Henry Longpré.Caldwell jF\tHermonie t Sharpe V-.\t647-3459 Visiting us March 2 was my daughter, Connie of Golden Lake and on March 4 we had Tom Thompson and Barbara Brown of Ottawa.Tom was our neighbour for many years and owned the property now belonging to Dan Tremblay.The birds are returning so that should be a good sign of better weather and spring.We have a canary at our bird feeder along with countless other varieties.I hope you didn\u2019t forget to turn your clock ahead this past weekend We turned our clock ahead at night and go to bed on the fast time and then you don\u2019t find it so hard to adjust to the new time.The ice and snow seem to be disappearing which is good and there isn\u2019t too much flooding.I wish someone would take over duffs Septic Service and no doubt we could have it taken to Hull with a lot less expense as there is a sewage plant there, so we are told.The government will have to look into the problems we have in the country.And, as they want us to stay in our own home we will have to get help along this line.Six weeks ago this past Friday my hearing aid was mailed in Hull to come to Shawville and still no word about its whereabouts.Visiting us Saturday were Emile and Cathie Coté of Quyon.Visiting us Sunday were Peter and Barbara Haughton of Haughton\u2019s Bay and Neil and Margaret Sharpe of Shawville.gift on behalf of the parish.Afterwards Bishop Mulhall enjoyed a lovely breakfast with some of our parishioners at the Waltham Station.A birthday brunch was held on Sunday in honour of little Tanner Fleury who celebrated his fourth birthday.We hope that you had an awesome day Tanner! Cynthia and Terry Belaire spent a wonderful weekend in Ottawa with Natasha Belaire, Justin Clouthier and granddaughters\u2019 Savannah and Chloe.On Saturday night, they celebrated Justin\u2019s 30th birthday.Happy birthday Justin! Special birthday wishes and love are extended to Marie Campbell who is celebrating her birthday on March 14.May you have a lovely day Marie! Birthday wishes are extended to our godson Patrick Pilon of Ottawa, who will be celebrating his 30th birthday March 15.Have a good one Patrick! Patrick Morin is celebrating his birthday on St.Patrick\u2019s Day March 17.All the best Patrick and may you have the luck of the Irish on your special day and always.An Irish Blessing May your day be touched By a bit of Irish luck, Brightened by a song in your heart, And warmed by the smiles Of the people you love.Happy St.Patrick\u2019s Day everyone! more week at a condo in Bradenton, Florida.They did a lot of things and had a wonderful time.Too bad they had to return to their Uncle Weston\u2019s death.Maple syrup time again.I wonder if it will be a great year.Jim sure loves to get in the bush.He said it\u2019s being close to natuie! Rev.Angus and Mrs.MacDonald dropped in for a visit Sunday afternoon.Brenda Patrick has been a God send to us over these last few days.Also her husband Normand and Pâquerette and Brent Ostrom.Thank you so much for your generosity.Congratulations to the Pontiac Novice A team.They won their tournament in Gatineau.Their last game was played against Chevalier team from Gatineau.The score after over time was 3 to 2 for the Pontiac Lions.The play offs will begin next Saturday.Their first game will be played in Fort Coulonge.Good Luck! Happy birthday to Tracey Hérault of Bryson who cel-ebrates March 1 1 .Birthday greetings and lots of love from your mother.Winners of last week\u2019s Golden Age euchre are: Door: Larry Lamadeline, 50/50: George Huckabone, Men\u2019s first: Jim Stewart, Men\u2019s second: Don Evans, Ladies first: Joan Sicard, Giselle Evans and Georgette Piche, Ladies second: Véronique Perrier.Notre avenir commence ici y Our Future Begins Here INVITATION TO TENDER WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT : Replacement of Windows, Phase 4 Pontiac High School, 455 Maple St.Shawville, Quebec, JOX 2Y0 WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD, 15, rue Katimavik, Gatineau, (Québec) J9J 0E9 Pro)ect Reference : 09-018 ARCHITECTS : FORTIN, CORRIVEAU.SALVAIL.architecture 4 design 15, rue Connaught, Gatineau (Secteur Hull) (Québec) J8Y 4C8 Téléphone : (819) 776-3143 Fax: (819) 776-1452 Document Requests: Starting on March 6, 2009, upon a payment of a 40$ fee (cash or certified cheque only payable to the Western Quebec School Board), anyone may acquire the bid documents, plans and specifications as well as other documents associated with the project, at 15 Connaught, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 3H3, according to the following schedule: Monday to Thursdays - from 9 AM to 12 noon and from 1 PM to 5 PM; Fridays from 9 AM to 1:30 PM The fee is refundable if the bidder returns the documents in good condition within five days following the bid opening dates.The documents may also be sent by mail, subject to the same conditions.The Western Quebec School Board is inviting the public to submit sealed envelope tenders for the provision of services in connection with the replacement of the windows - Phase 4 - in the context of the project at Pontiac High School.All bids must be received at the School board's head office by March 26th.2009 at 3 PM E S T.for public opening at the same location, on the same day and at the same time.All bids that are received thereafter shall be automatically rejected.Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security equal to 10% of the bid amount, excluding all applicable taxes, the security shall be payable by certified cheque, by irrevocable letter of guarantee or in the form of a tender bond issued by a financial institution that is an insurer holding a licensed issued under the Act respecting insurance (R.S.Q., c.A-32), authorizing the financial institution to issue guarantee insurance, a trust company having a license issued under the Act respecting trust companies and saving companies (R.S.Q\u201e c.S-29.01), a financial services cooperative to which the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (R.S.Q., C-67.3) applies or a bank as defined by the Bank Act (S.C 1991, c.46), failing which the bid shall be automatically rejected.This public call for tenders is subject to the Agreements on the Opening of Public Procurements to all suppliers in Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick.Where appropnate, only contractors holding the proper license required under the Buildings Act (R.S.Q.c.B-1.1) shall be considered.Contractor bidders shall be responsible for subcontractors selected, both in terms of their solvency and of the content of their bids.The School Board reserves the right not to accept any of the bids received.For further information you may contact Ms.Monique Parent at (819) 776-3143 ext.26 (Fortin Coniveau Salvail architecture + design) or at www.seao.ca.Note: There will be a non-mandatory visit to Pontiac High School, at 9AM on March 13th, 2009.Please meet at the main entrance.Colin O'Shea Assistant Director General Notre avenir commence ici y Our Future Begins Here INVITATION TO TENDER WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT : New Floor Finish for Hallways South Hull, 86 promenade Crescent, Gatineau, Québec, J9H 1T6 WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD, 15, rue Katimavik, Gatineau, (Québec) J9J 0E9 Project Reference: 09-020 ARCHITECTS : FORTIN, CORRIVEAU, SALVAIL.architecture + design 15, rue Connaught, Gatineau (Secteur Hull) (Québec) J8Y 4C8 Téléphone : (819) 776-3143 Fax: (819) 776-1452 Document Request: Starting on March 6, 2009, upon a payment of a 40$ fee (cash or certified cheque only payable to the Western Quebec School Board), anyone may acquire the bid documents, plans and specifications as well as other documents associated with the project, at 15 Connaught, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 3H3, according to the following schedule Monday to Thursdays - from 9 AM to 12 noon and from 1 PM to 5 PM; Fndays from 9 AM to 1:30 PM.The fee is refundable if the bidder returns the documents in good condition within five days following the bid opening dates.The documents may also be sent by mail, subject to the same conditions.The Western Quebec School Board is inviting the public to submit sealed envelope tenders for the provision of services in connection with the replacement of the hallway floor finish in the context of its project at South Hull School.All bids must be received at the School board's head office by March 26th, 2009 at 3 PM E S T.for public opening at the same location, on the same day and at the same time.All bids that are received thereafter shall be automatically rejected.Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security equal to 10% of the bid amount, excluding all applicable taxes, the security shall be payable by certified cheque, by irrevocable letter of guarantee or in the form of a tender bond issued by a financial institution that is an insurer holding a licensed issued under the Act respecting insurance (R.S.Q., c.A-32), authorizing the financial institution to issue guarantee insurance, a trust company having a license issued under the Act respecting trust companies and saving companies (R.S.Q., c.S-29.01), a financial services cooperative to which the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (R.S.Q., C-67.3) applies or a bank as defined by the Bank Act (S.C 1991, c.46), failing which the bid shall be automatically rejected.This public call for tenders is subject to the Agreements on the Opening of Public Procurements to all suppliers in Quebec.Ontario, and New Brunswick Where appropriate, only contractors holding the proper license required under the Buildings Act (R.S.Q.c.B-1.1) shall be considered Contractor bidders shall be responsible for subcontractors selected, both in terms of their solvency and of the content of their bids.The School Board reserves the right not to accept any of the bids received For further information you may contact Ms Monique Parent at (819) 776-3143 ext 26 (Fortin Corriveau Salvail architecture + design) or at www seao ca.Note There will be a non-mandatory visit to South Hull School, at 9AM on March 16th, 2009 Please meet at the main entrance Colin O'Shea Assistant Director General Notre avenir commence ici y Our Future Begins Here INVITATION TO TENDER WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT : Replacement of Windows.Phase 2 Philemon Wright High School, 80 boulevard Daniel Johnson, Gatineau, Québec, J8Z 1S3 WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD, 15, rue Katimavik, Gatineau.(Québec) J9J 0E9 Project Reference : 09-019 ARCHITECTS: FORTIN, CORRIVEAU.SALVAIL, architecture + design 15, rue Connaught, Gatineau (Secteur Hull) (Québec) J8Y 4C8 Téléphone: (819) 776-3143 Fax: (819) 776-1452 Document Requests: Starting on March 6, 2009, upon a payment of a 40$ fee (cash or certified cheque only payable to the Western Quebec School Board), anyone may acquire the bid documents, plans and specifications as well as other documents associated with the project, at 15 Connaught, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 3H3, according to the following schedule: Monday to Thursdays - from 9 AM to 12 noon and from 1 PM to 5 PM; Fridays from 9 AM to 1:30 PM.The fee is refundable if the bidder returns the documents in good condition within five days following the bid opening dates.The documents may also be sent by mail, subject to the same conditions.The Western Quebec School Board is inviting the public to submit sealed envelope tenders for the provision of services in connection with the replacement of the windows in the context of the project at Philemon Wright High School in Gatineau.All bids must be received at the School board's head office by March 26th, 2009 at 3 PM EST.for public opening at the same location, on the same day and at the same time.All bids that are received thereafter shall be automatically rejected.Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security equal to 10% of the bid amount, excluding all applicable taxes, the security shall be payable by certified cheque, by irrevocable letter of guarantee or in the form of a tender bond issued by a financial institution that is an insurer holding a licensed issued under the Act respecting insurance (R.S.Q., c.A-32), authorizing the financial institution to issue guarantee insurance, a trust company having a license issued under the Act respecting trust companies and saving companies (R.S.Q., c.S-29.01), a financial services cooperative to which the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (R.S.Q., C-67.3) applies or a bank as defined by the Bank Act (S.C 1991, c.46), failing which the bid shall be automatically rejected.This public call for tenders is subject to the Agreements on the Opening of Public Procurements to all suppliers in Canada.Where appropriate, only contractors holding the proper license required under the Buildings Act (R.S.Q.c.B-1.1 ) shall be considered.Contractor bidders shall be responsible for subcontractors selected, both in terms of their solvency and of the content of their bids.The School Board reserves the right not to accept any of the bids received.For further information you may contact Ms Monique Parent at (819) 776-3143 ext 26 (Fortin Corriveau Salvail architecture + design) or at www.seao.ca.Note: There will be a non-mandatory visit to Philemon Wright High School, at 11 AM on March 13th, 2009.Please meet at the main entrance.Colin O'Shea Assistant Director General Notre avenir commence ici y Our Future Begins Here INVITATION TO TENDER WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD % PROJECT : PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDOWS « EXTERIOR WALL Buckingham School, 615 Georges Street, Gatineau, Québec, J8L 2E1 WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD, 15, rue Katimavik, Gatineau, (Québec) J9J 0E9 Project Reference: 09-021 ARCHITECTS :\t, FORTiN, CORRIVEAU, SALVAIL, architecture + design 15, rue Connaught, Gatineau (Secteur Hull) (Québec) J8Y 4C8 Téléphone : (819) 776-3143 Fax: (819) 776-1452 Document Requests: Starting on March 6, 2009, upon a payment of a 40$ fee (cash or certified cheque only payable to the Western Quebec School Board), anyone may acquire the bid documents, plans and specifications as well as other documents associated with the project, at 15 Connaught, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 3H3, according to the following schedule: Monday to Thursdays - from 9 AM to 12 noon and from 1 PM to 5 PM; Fridays from 9 AM to 1 30 PM The fee is refundable if the bidder returns the documents in good condition within five days following the bid opening dates.The documents may also be sent by mail, subject to the same conditions The Western Quebec School Board is inviting the public to submit sealed envelope tenders for the provision of services in connection with the partial replacement of the windows and exterior wall in the context of the project at Buckingham School in Gatineau All bids must be received at the School board\u2019s head office by March 26th, 2009 at 3 PM E S T for public opening at the same location, on the same day and at the same time All bids that are received thereafter shall be automatically rejected.Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security equal to 10% of the bid amount, excluding all applicable taxes, the security shall be payable by certified cheque, by irrevocable letter of guarantee or in the form of a tender bond issued by a financial institution that is an insurer holding a licensed issued under the Act respecting insurance (R.S.Q., c.A-32), authorizing the financial institution to issue guarantee insurance, a trust company having a license issued under the Act respecting trust companies and saving companies (R.S.Q., c.S-29.01), a financial services cooperative to which the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (R.S.Q., C-67.3) applies or a bank as defined by the Bank Act (S.C 1991, c 46), failing which the bid shall be automatically rejected.This public call for tenders is subject to the Agreements on the Opening of Public Procurements to all suppliers in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick Where appropriate, only contractors holding the proper license required under the Buildings Act (R S.Q, c.B-1.1) shall be considered.Contractor bidders shall be responsible for subcontractors selected, both in terms of their solvency and of the content of their bids.The School Board reserves the right not to accept any of the bids received For further information you may contact Ms Monique Parent at (819) 776-3143 ext 26 (Fortin Corriveau Salvail architecture + design) or at www seao.ca.Note There will be a non-mandatory visit to Buckingham School, at 1PM on March 13th, 2009 Please meet at the main entrance Colin O'Shea Assistant Director General t V Wednesday, March 11, 2009 PHE EauiTY Page 9 Un premier versement de 618 583$ provenant du transfert des revenus de la taxe fédérale sur l\u2019essence et de la contribution du gouvernement du Québec est remis à Chelsea CHELSEA \u2022 Le député de Pontiac et ministre des Affaires étrangères, l\u2019honorable Lawrence Cannon, au nom de John Baird, ministre desTransports et de l'Infrast-ructure du Canada, ainsi que la députée de Gatineau et adjointe parlementaire au premier ministre, madame Stéphanie Vallée, au nom de la vice-première ministre et ministre des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de \u2018Occupation du territoire, madame\tNathalie Normandeau, sont heureux d\u2019annoncer que la Municipalité de Chelsea bénéficiera d\u2019un montant de 618 583 $, consenti dans le cadre de l'entente fédérale-provinciale relative au transfert d\u2019une partie des revenus de la taxe fédérale sur l'essence et de la contribution du gouvernement du Québec.Il s\u2019agit d\u2019un premier versement pour Chelsea qui recevra, au total, la somme de 1 030 971 $ d\u2019ici la fin de l'année 2009, pour la réalisation d\u2019importants travaux d'infrastructures.La Municipalité de Chelsea utilisera ces fonds pour la construction d\u2019un réseau de collecte des eaux usées à Farm Point.« La relance économique du Canada est au coeur des préoccupations de notre gouvernement, a déclaré le ministre Cannon.Dans le Plan d\u2019action économique du Canada, nous avons annoncé des fonds de près de 12 milliards de dollars sur deux ans pour favoriser les investissements en infrastructure.Ces fonds s\u2019ajoutent à ceux que nous versons déjà dans le cadre du Fonds de la taxe sur l\u2019essence dont profite la Municipalité de CHelsea.Par l\u2019entremise de nos engagements en matière d\u2019infrastructure, le gouvernement du Canada soutient une économie plus forte, favorise la création d\u2019emplois et contribue à la prospénté des collectivités partout au Québec et au Canada.> \u2022 L \u2019aide financière consentie aujourd\u2019hui démontre bien notre volonté de contribuer au mieux-étre des citoyens et citoyennes.Ainsi, la Municipalité de Chelsea peut désormais compter sur des versements déjà déterminés, ce qui facilitera la planification des travaux d\u2019infrastructures à réaliser.Ces investissements s\u2019inscrivent dans le Plan québécois des infrastructures, qui prévoit plus de 41,8 milliards de dollars pour la période de 2008-2013, dont 3,15 milliards de dollars serviront au maintien et à la mise aux normes des infrastructures municipales.La réfection et la modernisation des infrastructures constituent une priorité pour le gouvernement du Québec a ajouté la députée Stéphanie Vallée.L\u2019Entente fédérale-provin-ciale relative au transfert d\u2019une partie des revenus de la taxe fédérale sur l\u2019essence conclue entre le Québec et le Canada en 2005 a pour but d\u2019assurer le financement du renouvellement des infrastructures municipales et locales dans une perspective de développement durable, notamment en matière d\u2019eau potable, d'eaux usées, de voirie locale et de transport en commun.Entre 2005 et 2010, le Québec recevra 1,151 milliard de dollars du Fonds de la taxe sur Tessence auquel s ajoute une contribution du gouvernement du Québec de 475,7 millions de dollars.Le versement des fonds est assuré par la Société de financement des infrastructures locales du Québec (SOFIL).De plus, le Plan d\u2019action économique du Canada prévoit l'accélération et l\u2019accroissement des récents investissements fédéraux historiques dans l\u2019infrastructure, en injectant près de 12 milliards de dollars Trottinade Leah Iverson, THE EQUITY David Cardinal-Martineau, 10 ans, est guidé par Carol Maloney pendant unè journée familiale organisée sur une ferme à Mansfield samedi dernier.Campagne annuelle dans MRC Pontiac pour le coeur GATINEAU \u2022 La Fondation des maladies du coeur du Québec lance sa campagne annuelle de porte-à-porte dans MRC Pontiac qui se tiendra du samedi 14 mars au dimanche 5 avril 2009.Grâce à vos dons, la Fondation contribue activement à l\u2019avancement de la recherche sur les maladies cardiovasculaires, à la prévention ainsi qu\u2019à la promotion de la santé du coeur.sur deux ans en guise de nouveau financement de stimulation de [infrastructure.Division Pontiac C245 Tusna 13 C P 249 Shawville (Quebec) J0X 2Y0 maibec Pontiac Division C245, Rang 13 C P 249 Shawville (Quebec) J0X 2Y0 EPINETTE/SAPIN SPRUCE/BALSAM Billots qualité sciage long (16'6\" à 80% et 12\u20186*) Avant toute livraison ou pour des informations, contacter Sylvain Garneau, responsable des approvisionnements Tel.: 819-647-5959 poste 31 Cell : 819-661-2766 Long saw log quality (166\u201c à 80% et 12 6\u201c) Before any deliveries or further 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DEMO ONLINE AT www.theequity.ca For more information, call The Equity 819-647-2204 or visit online www.theequity.ca The Eqxjity -U; ¦\t'¦ iM-i'd \\e0- VfCP\u2019Ojp 'Hv?fl.rfVT fifes® \u2014 '\t^**^*\u2019*\t\u2019 L'¦\u201cf V H>\\4 ffty 1 f \u2022» ri( if) ' w n\t¦¦ w* W * ' ' is .üi jffi ¦Æ \u2022 I -tif.xmm Remplissez !e questionnaire du Diagnostic résidentiel MIEUX CONSOMMER' et obtenez gratuitement un rapport de recommandations personnalisé incluant une estimation, en dollars et en kilowattheures, des économies d\u2019énergie que vous pourriez réaliser.Vous encouragez du même coup la réalisation de projets dans votre collectivité.\t\t\t 1\t\t\t1 r-1 ù \u2022J' Travaux sur la route 148 à la Municipalité de Pontiac BRECKENRIDGE \u2022 Le ministère des Transports du Québec informe la population que le pont temporaire, érigé dans le cadre des travaux de remplacement du pont enjambant le ruisseau Breckenridge, sera démoli.Ces travaux débuteront le 9 mars prochain et se termineront vers le 13 mars 2009.L\u2019horaire des travaux sera de 7 h à 17 h.Afin de faciliter les opérations, une voie, sur la route 148, sera fermée ponctuellement et des signaleurs dirigeront,les véhicules en alternance.Ces opérations, au couet de 3 033 612 $, sont effectuées par Cegerco de Chicoutimi.En terminant, le ministère des Transports vous invite à la prudence sur les routes du Québec et à planifier vos déplacements en toute sécurité en communiquant avec Québec 511 Info Transports.Il suffit de composer 5 1 1 ou de vous rendre sur le site Web au www.que-bec51 l.gouv qc.ca.Québec 511 Info Transports vous souhaite : « Bonne route! ».ALLEYN-ET-CAWOOD, BRISTOL, BRYSON, CAMPBELL'S BAY, CHICHESTER CLARENDON, FORT-COULONGE, L'ÎLE DU GRAND CALUMET, L ISLE AUX ALLUMETTES, LITCHFIELD, MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT, OTTER LAKE, PORTAGE-DU-FORT.RAPIDES DES-JOACHIMS, SHAWVILLE, SHEENBORO, THORNE, WALTHAM : Mieux consommer, c\u2019est payant : amélioration des infrastructures de trois arénas (Fort-Coulonge, l'Isle-aux-Allumettes et Shawville) 8LUE SES : Pour one rommunauté en santé : aménagement d'un terrain de tennis BOILEAU : Aménagement d'un terrain de soccer dans le parc municipal BOIS-FRANC : Mise en oeuvre du plan de gestion des matières résiduelles BOUCHETTE : Amélioration du terrain de jeux municipal CANTLEY : Revitalisation de la Grange, dans le parc du Mont Joël CHELSEA : Aménagement de sentiers multifonctionnels dans différents secteurs résidentiels CHÉNÉVILLE: Acquisition d'un système audiovisuel intérieur et extérieur DENHOLM : Aménagement d'un parc au centre du village\tLO HABER : Amélioration de la halte routière LOCHABER-PARTIE-OUEST : Amélioration du terrain de tennis MANIWAKI : Aménagement d'un réseau de pistes cyclables MAYO : Mise sur pied d'u; i réseau d'égout \tMESSINES : Construction d'un complexe sportif : aménagement dinstallations pour la planche a roulettes et le baseball MONTEBELLO : Mieux éclairer pour mieux jouer MONTPELLIER : Aménagement d'un terrain de soccer MULGRAVE-ET-DERRY : Panneaux d'accueil aux entrées de la municipalité NAMUR : Creation d'un site Web pour la municipalité NOTRE-DAME-DEBONSECOURS : Rénovation de la salle communautaire NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-PAIX : Aménagement d'un parc pour enfants PAPINEAUVILLE : Aménagement d un parc pour enfants DUHAMEL : Aménagement au pavillon Coin du conte et à l'Allee des mots\tPLAISANCE : Revitalisation des panneaux aux entrées principales de la municipalité ; FASSETT : Rénovation de la salle communautaire\tPONTIAC : Aménagement des parcs et espaces verts GATINEAU : Établissement d'un parc de vélos en libre-service et amélioration de l'infrastructure cyclable\tRIPON : Réfection des panneaux d'interprétation GRACEFIELD : Entraide au sein de la communauté\tSAINT ANDRÉ AVELLIN : Acquisition d une génératrice : de l'eau potable pour tous, en tout temps ! 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We hope to see you all next year.I want to mention to all that next year we will be organizing activities for kids at this derby.On behalf of Chichester-Sheen Fire Department a sincere Thank you.Ben Gaudette________________ Lamothe - We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the love and support of our family and friends at the loss of our beloved Bill, a son, husband, father and brother.Thank you for the many expressions of sympathy either by telephone, cards, visits and prayers.Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.Wife Cathy and family and Doris and George and family Gibeault.Gerard Ernest Joseph - Suddenly at home in Quyon, Quebec on Thursday, March 5, 2009 in his 51st year.Beloved husband of Cheryl-Ann Desjardins.Loving father of Melissa and Jeremy.Cherished son of the late Dolores Gibeault.Dear brother of Marilyn (Sylvain), Darlene (Brent) and the late Linda (Randy).Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews; Angie, Shannon, Jessica, Danielle, Scott, Chantal, Jessie and Joey.Devoted Godfather of LouAnn and Scott.Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at St.Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Quyon, Quebec on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.at which time a funeral mass will take place.Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to the W.J.Hayes & Sons Funeral Homes, 819-647-2221.___ Green, Dr.Gerald Robert, M.D.C.M., CCFP - In his 79th year, peacefully in Herbert, Sask.on March 7, 2009.Son of the late Walter and Isabelle Green of Shaunavon, Sask.Survived by his children Judy (Clouthier), Thomas Robert, Sandra (Anderson), Marjorie (McCorriston), Diane (Cashman) and seven grandchildren.His sister Katharine Lancaster of Texas, U.S.A.and the mother of his children, Shirley (née Hobbs).Dr.Green graduated Queen\u2019s University in 1955 as the gold medalist in surgery.He practiced medicine in Shawville Que., from 1956 to 1966 and thereafter in Ottawa, Ont.Cremation and burial in Saskatchewan.\u201cWhat we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.: - unknown___ MEMOlMAjVI Carson - In loving memory of Kim, March 9th, 1997 Lindsey March 19th, 1999 Linda Feb.16, 2003.The world changes year to year, And friends from day to day But never will the ones we love From memory pass away.Lovingly remembered always Maureen, Brandon, Brenda, Bob, Lindsay and Michelle Findlay, Barbara - March 14, 2006.Three years have passed by already.There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you in lovely memories.Truly Wayne OFFRE D\u2019EMPLOI Desjardins CHEZ NOUS, CHACUN A UN RÔLE À JOUER.OFFREZ-VOUS UNE CARRIÈRE CHEZ DESJARDINS.Parce que les valeurs de coopération sont à la base même de ce qui nous distingue, Desjardins met tout en œuvre pour que le talent, le travail et les compétences de tout un chacun soient reconnus et mis à contribution.CONSEILLER - INVESTISSEMENT ET RETRAITE La Caisse populaire Desjardms de Fort - Coulonge, située à Fort - Coulonge, dessert 3225 membres Son actif est de 53 millions de dollars dont 36 millions en prêts aux particuliers et 10 millions en prêts aux entreprises L'épargne totalise 48 millions de dollars (bilan, hors-bilan) Son marché se distingue par son potentiel de développement des affaires.LE DÉFI Votre mandat sera d'assurer le rapatriement des actifs externes, la rétention des membres actuels et le développement du plein potentiel des membres issus du référencement et de la sollicitation.Vous assurerez le maintien d\u2019une relation d'affaires personnalisée et effectuerez une offre de service intégrée en épargne spécialisée auprès des clientèles qui vous seront attitrées.En outre, vous conseillerez et proposerez les meilleures stratégies à adopter afin de faire fructifier leur portefeuille d'épargne-placement Finalement, vous maintiendrez un niveau d'expertise spécialisé dans les stratégies d'investissement et de retraite Finalement, vous serez la personne ressource auprès du personnel de la caisse et assumerez certaines tâches de gestionnaire LE PROFIL Vous êtes titulaire d\u2019un baccalauréat en administration des affaires (ou en voie d'obtention) ou dans un domaine connexe, d'un certificat de représentant en épargne collective (permis) et d'un certificat en planification financière personnelle (ou en voie d\u2019obtention), jumelé à une année d'expérience en services financiers aux particuliers.Postulez en ligne au desjardins.com/emploi Concours 0900991 Date limite 1 avril 2009\tConjuguer avoirs et êtres Nous souscrivons au principe de I équité en matière d'mpk» Seules les personnes sélecfonnees sc ont contactées Desjardins Cruickshank - In memory of Barbara Cruickshank (nee Findlay) September 7, 1938-March 14,2006 God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be.So He closed His arms around you, And whispered come to Me You didn't deserve what you went through, And so He gave you rest.God's garden must be beautiful, Because He only takes the best.When we saw you sleeping, So peaceful and free from pain, We couldn't wish you back To suffer that again.For now you\u2019ve gone across the river To the shore of ever green And we long to see your dear face But the river flows between.Someday, sometime, we shall see Your face we loved so well.Someday we'll clasp your loving hand, And never say farewell.Forever loved and sadly missed, Your daughters, Bonnie and Peggy, son-in-law Rickey, and grandchildren Holly, Kyle, Colby, Danny, Matthew, Zachary ____________________ Fleury, Louis - In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who passed away March 7,1997.When thoughts go back as they often do, We bless the years we shared with you, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you are always there.Love, Lianne and family ____ Hodgins - In loving memory of my sister Dorothy (Dagg) Hodgins, May 21, 1935 -March 14, 2000 and Brother-in-law Carson Hodgins Jan.13,1933-Jan.29,2000.Nine years have passed Since you were called away, And still we miss you every day God took you, and Carson to Heaven above You went, but left a special love, That fills our soul when we remember All the times, we spent together.Sadly missed and in our hearts forever.Evelyn and Ron Deavy________ Ireland - In memory of our father, Gerald who passed away on Feb.24, 1981 and our mother Dorothy on March 4,1996.Time changes many things But great memories will always remain.Lovingly remembered.Your family ________________ Ireland - In loving memory of our brother Blair who passed away March 8,2004.There is never a night or morning But we think of the brother we had Not a day do we forget your Blair In our thoughts you are always there.Forever loved.Your sisters Shirley, Iris, Diane and families McGuire - In loving memory of a dear husband, father grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Ronald who passed away March 11,2008 : You earned your rest The Lord knew best The ones you loved so true Carry on the way you'd want us to.Remembered Dearly By Your Family _________ McGuire, Ronnie - In loving memory of a dear Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa Ronnie McGuire, who left us one year ago, March 11,2008.When thoughts go back As they often do, We bless the years We shared with you, No longer in our life to share, ; But in our hearts.You are always there.Daddies really never go away, Donald and Linda, Leanne, Trevor, Monica Justine Teri, Darron, Meredith, Morgan_______________ NOTICE All inclusive packages -Book online at www.canada travels.com and save more on your vacation;.Use code NCA74327 for discount or call us toll free at 1-800-563-5722 qfm11___________________ Train for a new career in Medical Transcription.Learn from Home! 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St., Shawville, Quebec JOX 2Y0 819-647-2204 xtc Keep things moving smoothly with an economical, natural treatment for your septic tanks and chemical toilets that you need to use only every (3) three months.BIOWAY available at Pontiac Printshop, 133 Centre, Shawville, 647-2204.xtc Quyon nJill McBane 458-2366 Every once in a while I get to have a chat with Charlie Muldoon who belongs to The Irish Society that looks after the Grand Irish Party at Lansdown Park following the St.Patrick\u2019s Day Parade.He tells me that Gail Gavan will be the headliner.The parade starts at 11 a.m.March 14 and all net proceeds will go towards St.Pat\u2019s Home.Sympathy is sent out to the families of Ken Ramsay, Jerry Gibeault, and Bruce Mohr who have all passed away.My goodness when is it all going to end.It seems like we have had so much bad news in our community lately.Happy birthday to Dennis McLeary who celebrated Sunday and of course with a delicious meal prepared by his Mom and Dad, Sue and Bill Mcleary, which I was lucky to enjoy as well.The McLeary\u2019s are definitely my favourite restaurant.Birthday wishes go out to my granddaughter Mackenzie Barr who turned four on March 10.\tWe will all be helping her dig into her cake.\tAlso cele- brating are Dave Baker March 13 and Ellard Kennedy and Owen Teevens March 15.The Pontiac Fish and Mallard Club held their annual fishing derby on Saturday.What a perfect day the weather was great.They concluded the afternoon at the Legion giving out awards.On Saturday, March 14 the Quyon Legion will be hosting a Kitchen Party\tstarting at 2 p.m.They\tare inviting everyone to come along and bring a musical instrument if you have one.Also on Sunday morning they will be hosting a breakfast starting at 9 a.m.The proceeds will go towards the building.For more information check out their ad in Thk Equity.\\ \\ Page 12\tThe EQUITY\tWednesday, March 11, 2009 Police urge local businesses to check for counterfeit bills LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter P0NTIAÇ \u2022 Spokesperson Genevieve Bruneau of the Surete du Quebec could be heading to a business near you, in a quest to lower the number of counterfeit bills circulating the region and to educate locals on prevention methods.\"March is fraud prevention month, and one of our initiatives is to stop counterfeit money from entering the Pontiac,\" she said, adding, \u201cIt's really important to let people know about the problem and ensure that businesses are aware of it.\" Throughout the month, Bruneau will be dropping off kits to various businesses across the region to spread awareness of the issue.The prevention kits, developed by the Bank of Canada, include a keychain with miniature replicas of each currency attached to a magnifying glass, so staff can see what areas to look for in real money to ensure its legitimacy.Information pamphlets on both Canadian and U.S.currency are also included \u201cI\u2019ve ordered 50 english kits and the same in french.Ill be starting with the bigger businesses like post offices, grocery stores and gas stations,\" she said.Although the number of counterfeit cases in Pontiac dropped from seven files in 2007 to three in 2008, Bruneau said it\u2019s still important to be aware and check every bill.\u201cIt still happens at big tourist events, where people are occupied and don\u2019t always check the money,\u201d she said.And with the common belief that job losses can lead to an increase of crime, today\u2019s economic crisis has Bruneau wondering if the numbers will get higher in the future.\u201cWith all the business closures in the area, it may Leah Iverson.THE EQUITY Const.Geneviève Bruneau of the Sûreté du Québec, left, shows Julie Coté of the Otter Lake post office how to properly check bills Thursday.Throughout the entire month, Bruneau will be visiting businesses and educating workers on counterfeit bills, as part of fraud prevention month.become a bigger problem,\u201d she said.Bruneau is urging anyone who suspects they have received a counterfeit bill to contact police and have it checked out, just to be safe.\u201cA lot of people think the old currency is fake, or have trouble spotting if U.S.money is real or not,\u201d she said.\u201cWhen you don\u2019t know, it\u2019s better to call.\u201d For more information, visit www.surete.qc.ca 0§MÊ£t tty*»*»/ New program! Starting March 23, 2009 This 9-month program offers a hands-on practical approach to planning and managing special events and conferences.Take a step in a new direction.Register today! tinuinq Education Heritage Bilingual Events and Conference Coordinator (LCL.25) Youths show culinary skills during supper For more information, call 819.778.2270 ext.2804 bpigeon@cegep-heritage.qc.ca LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter SHAWVILLE- It was Saturday night, and the youth centre in Shawville was uncharacteristically calm and tranquil.Instead of the usual bustle of energetic teenagers playing pool, surfing the internet and chatting among friends, the room was transformed into a dimly-lit dining area for the community supper.Greeting guests at the door in their finest attire, the teens led parents and friends to their tables, which were set with fancy dinner-ware.Throughout the three-course dinner, guests enjoyed a garden salad, followed by a pineapple-glazed ham with rice pilaf and mixed vegetables and a yogurt parfait for dessert.The dinner was to showcase the cooking skills acquired from the collective kitchens, a new initiative that teaches groups of locals how to cook, while sharing the costs involved.\u201cIt\u2019s cooking as a community,\u201d said Denise Laroche of Bouffe Pontiac, who developed the program.\u201cSmall groups of people cook one meal each and at the end, each person gets to take home multiple meals.I{\u2019s a great idea for families.\" When Pete Wood of the youth centre got word of the program, he knew he wanted to get the kids involved.\u201cDenise has been coming in every few weeks and cooking meals with the youth,\u201d he said.\u201cWe don\u2019t have enough education about healthy eating, and this teaches them about good food choices, and shows them where the knife and fork go and proper table manners,\u201d he added, noting that Café 349 provided the Leah Iverson, THE EQUITY Matt Albert-Endicott, left, and sister Lindsay, right, serve up the meal they cooked to mom Sylvie and little brother Phillip during the community supper Saturday at the youth centre in Shawville.The small group of youths prepared the three-course dinner, with help from Denise Laroche of Bouffe Pontiac.Police welcome communications officer WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 The Pontiac detachment of the Sûreté du Quebec welcomed a new communications agent recently.Ottawa-born, Gatineau-raised Const.Steve Lalande has replaced Const.Mélanie Larouche as the communications agent for the SQ in all of Outaouais.In his role, he will be responsible for media and community relations.It will be his first time in such a position.\u201cI am very happy to be here,\u201d said Lalande recently.A police officer for 21 years, Const.Lalande began his career with the RCMP before shifting to the SQ 19 years ago.He began the new position on Feb.9 working alongside Const.Larouche and has since taken over sole responsibility of the role.Const.Larouche accepted a promotion to the SQ in Papineauville as a sergeant after about four years in the communications role.\u201cIt wasn\u2019t that I was not happy here.I like my job here but it was a very good opportunity for me,\u201d she said.dinnerware for the evening.Since putting on her chef hat and trying her hand at cooking,\t12-year-old Lindsay Albert-Endicott has already mastered a handful of meals such as bruschetta, and has come to enjoy the art of cooking along the way.\u201cIt\u2019s been really fun, especially when I learned how to pound the lettuce on the table before I rip it apart,\u201d said Albert-Endicott, whose brother Matt also helped prepare the meal \u201cTonight we had extra time left because everyone was helping each other and working together.\u201d Wood said the supper gave the teens a sense of accom- plishment to be able to cook a healthy and delicious meal for everyone to enjoy.\u201cOne thing that really impressed me was the calm demeanour after they eat,\u201d he said.\u201cIt\u2019s almost like a family feel.-They really appreciate good food and are proud to have made it.\u201d www.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/conted DONE HERE! 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